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Y219 VLD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

156,899 mi
Last recorded156,899 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 VLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 156,899 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension top mounts worn

chip in windscreen

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f inner door handle broken

Pass 18 Dec 2019 152,417 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 145,721 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 140,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 131,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush o n (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,388 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,622 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 87,618 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,144 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y219 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y219 VLD, 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 Y219 VLD registered?

Y219 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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