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Y278 SWR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,649 mi
Last recorded66,649 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 SWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 66,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 63,246 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 63,245 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle loose

Fail 28 Jun 2022 60,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle loose

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer door handle

Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer door handle loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,516 miles

Offside Front outside door handle

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,733 miles

Offside Front outer door handle

Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 50,460 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 50,459 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 49,115 miles

slight movement in of side front track arm.

Pass 7 May 2013 44,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 44,783 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,372 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,791 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 36,791 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner and undertray hanging down

Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,530 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,888 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,477 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 18,822 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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Y278 SWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y278 SWR, 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 Y278 SWR registered?

Y278 SWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y278 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 SWR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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