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Y234 HDU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,428 mi
Last recorded107,428 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 HDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 107,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 87,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 80,598 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,323 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre appears to be under-inflated

Offside rear tyre appears to be under-inflated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,954 miles

Offside front tyre appears to be under-inflated

Offside rear tyre appears to be under-inflated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,490 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 165,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 463,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,381 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,939 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 40,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,872 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,241 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,070 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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Y234 HDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y234 HDU, 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 Y234 HDU registered?

Y234 HDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y234 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y234 HDU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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