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Y215 XGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,166 mi
Last recorded82,166 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 XGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,327 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 76,327 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,189 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 62,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,531 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear both tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2012 61,019 miles

Air Bag Warning Light Illuminated

Both Rear Tyres Perished

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 60,751 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,356 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,650 miles

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,077 miles

Slight play nearside inner steering racr joint

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,659 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are cracking and perishing

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,577 miles

rear brake pads getting low - approx 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,038 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 XGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XGN, 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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Y215 XGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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