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Y202 ONB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,842 mi
Last recorded62,842 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 ONB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 45,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side indicator lamp is holed

Fail 7 May 2010 31,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2010 31,568 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2009 23,286 miles

offside indicator has been damaged

Fail 6 May 2009 23,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside indicator has been damaged

Pass 6 May 2008 11,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,556 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,199 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 7,862 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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Y202 ONB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y202 ONB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y202 ONB registered?

Y202 ONB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y202 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y202 ONB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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