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Y258 OHB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,132 mi
Last recorded92,132 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 OHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven across tread pattern

slight play offside of steering rack inner ball end

Fail 7 Nov 2011 92,132 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven across tread pattern

offside front rack gator twisted

slight play offside of steering rack inner ball end

Pass 1 Dec 2010 82,851 miles

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

front discs are slightly pitted

rear discs are slightly pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2010 82,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs are slightly pitted

rear discs are slightly pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,458 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 74,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

drivers air bag lamp on.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,796 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,856 miles

strongly advise n/s/r brake bind, slight bind o/s/r brake.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,399 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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Y258 OHB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y258 OHB, 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 Y258 OHB registered?

Y258 OHB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y258 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y258 OHB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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