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Y249 CSC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,594 mi
Last recorded86,594 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 CSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2023 86,594 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,817 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,216 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 74,215 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,699 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 65,699 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,379 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

e/m/l on

Pass 9 Feb 2016 54,124 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 47,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 43,780 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205 55 16

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,621 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,620 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,312 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken away from system

exhaust rear silencer mounting support corroded & adrift

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,319 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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Y249 CSC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y249 CSC, 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 Y249 CSC registered?

Y249 CSC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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