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Y221 ONP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,970 mi
Last recorded108,970 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 ONP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering Rack inner joint slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2017 108,924 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Excessive Smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering Rack inner joint slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2016 105,678 miles

both tront tyres on legal limits

Fail 14 Jul 2016 105,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested to high on all (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 100,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 96,502 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 90,454 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 84,572 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 84,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,552 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,647 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,379 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,840 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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Y221 ONP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y221 ONP, 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 Y221 ONP registered?

Y221 ONP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y221 ONP safe to buy?

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