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Y296 XGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,874 mi
Last recorded130,874 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 XGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 130,874 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 130,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 123,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 116,093 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,696 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 99,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

QC Test

Fail 3 Dec 2016 99,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,459 miles

Near side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,427 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,490 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,569 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 82,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,796 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 76,796 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking // front discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,781 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 70,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,692 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,844 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 38,259 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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Y296 XGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y296 XGN, 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 Y296 XGN registered?

Y296 XGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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