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Y289 HMX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,548 mi
Last recorded130,548 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 HMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 130,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 123,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

parking brake efficiency just met the requirement.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 123,372 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 80kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,028 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering system slight noisy.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 104,609 miles

Engine man light on..

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 104,609 miles

Engine man light on..

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 102,074 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 102,074 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,147 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,710 miles

Near side and off side front tyres approaching legal limit

Near side front and off side front brake discs wearing not affecting operation but recomend replacing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,703 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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Y289 HMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y289 HMX, 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 Y289 HMX registered?

Y289 HMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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