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Y299 HEP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,986 mi
Last recorded141,986 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 HEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 141,986 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 133,079 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 133,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside outer handbrake cable damaged

Pass 8 May 2017 110,423 miles

Engine warning light on dash

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bush has become debonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Bulge in cable, unable to return to stop (3.5.1b)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic surround missing (5.2.4a)

Traction control light on dash

Washer jets incorrect aim due to washer jets damaged

Pass 5 May 2016 99,126 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 99,125 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 94,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 94,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,529 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,381 miles

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

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

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,633 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,969 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,477 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 66,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise o/s/r tyre has nail in tyre wall

customer to be informed of flat/damaged/punctured spare tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,853 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 58,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,047 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y299 HEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y299 HEP, 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 Y299 HEP registered?

Y299 HEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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