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Y223 EHO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,514 mi
Last recorded93,514 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 EHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 93,514 miles

Emissions not tested off scale on all emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 85,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,550 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust system has corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2017 75,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2016 72,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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oil leak

under body has slight rust

Fail 18 Jun 2016 72,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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oil leak

under body has slight rust

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,629 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,093 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 62,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 57,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 54,699 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 52,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,509 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,508 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,058 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,216 miles

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

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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Y223 EHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y223 EHO, 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 Y223 EHO registered?

Y223 EHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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