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Y312 NAW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 NAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 108,778 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 108,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 104,673 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 104,673 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 100,715 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 100,683 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 May 2016 97,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 94,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,393 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 78,569 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Pass 25 May 2012 74,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2011 69,797 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 69,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2010 64,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyres getting low all round.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

cold Coolent light on all the time advise c. t. sensor.

Pass 25 May 2010 64,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyres getting low all round.

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

cold Coolent light on all the time advise c. t. sensor.

Pass 26 May 2009 60,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,007 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,424 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 53,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 42,936 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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Y312 NAW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 Y312 NAW, 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 Y312 NAW registered?

Y312 NAW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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