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Y215 CRM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,577 mi
Last recorded105,577 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 CRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 105,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 98,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,569 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,489 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,632 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,093 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,520 miles

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

offside rear inside side wall cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,293 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 50,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,926 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 39,926 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,138 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 24,599 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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Y215 CRM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y215 CRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y215 CRM registered?

Y215 CRM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y215 CRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y215 CRM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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