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Y307 EDJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

70,506 mi
Last recorded70,506 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 EDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,441 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 68,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 66,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,222 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,999 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 55,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,914 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,286 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 42,286 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,006 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,518 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,518 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,223 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 37,223 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,314 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,399 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,668 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,637 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 31,959 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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Y307 EDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y307 EDJ, 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 Y307 EDJ registered?

Y307 EDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y307 EDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y307 EDJ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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