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Y264 VLD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,682 mi
Last recorded92,682 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 VLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,682 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside & Offside Rear Outer sills rusty

Nearside & Offside headlights poor images

Nearside Front tyre worn & perished

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre Inner edge worn

Offside Rear floor pan rusty

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,944 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn

nearside washer not working

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

oil leak

play in offside and nearside front strut top mounts

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 29 May 2018 89,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn

nearside washer not working

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

oil leak

play in offside and nearside front strut top mounts

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 May 2017 84,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,556 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,657 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 73,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 73,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,275 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,970 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,508 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 45,162 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,400 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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Y264 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y264 VLD, 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 Y264 VLD registered?

Y264 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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