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Y203 HDU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,765 mi
Last recorded85,765 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 HDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,765 miles

drivers seat not ajustable very close to steering

Fail 26 Aug 2016 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat not ajustable very close to steering

Fail 7 Aug 2015 80,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,466 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

car cannot maintain correct rev range

Fail 29 Jul 2014 74,374 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

car cannot maintain correct rev range

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,902 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 69,832 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,523 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 62,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 57,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 49,970 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 42,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 37,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 32,081 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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Y203 HDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y203 HDU, 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 Y203 HDU registered?

Y203 HDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y203 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y203 HDU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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