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Y319 CAG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,338 mi
Last recorded157,338 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 CAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 157,338 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

eml light on

Fail 19 Oct 2020 156,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

eml light on

Pass 31 Oct 2019 150,314 miles

E.M.Light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear springs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2019 150,314 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

E.M.Light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 145,674 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

drivers door lock fault but door still opens

Pass 18 Oct 2017 138,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre valve perished/deteriorating

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre valve perished/deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre valve perished/deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2017 138,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre valve perished/deteriorating

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre valve perished/deteriorating

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished/deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2016 130,958 miles

EML ON

Pass 1 Oct 2015 124,844 miles

3rd brake light not working

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 116,977 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Fail 22 Oct 2014 116,977 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Pass 22 Oct 2013 110,845 miles

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

centre brake light does not fully illuminate

Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Oct 2011 98,766 miles

centre brake light does not fully illuminate

Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,483 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,530 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 85,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 77,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,241 miles

all brake discs lipped

front number plate poor condition

n/s/f door release sticking

Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,394 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r handbrake mechanism not fully returning

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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Y319 CAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y319 CAG, 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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Y319 CAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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