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Y324 MJX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,357 mi
Last recorded111,357 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 MJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 111,357 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 111,235 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

n/s/r tyre in poor condition(sidewalls cracking)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 105,058 miles

exhaust clamps rusted away exhaust loose

n/s/f lower ball joint worn slight play

o/s/r tyre split on inner wall

Pass 3 Dec 2011 99,432 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 86,066 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,918 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2007 55,168 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 55,168 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,154 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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Y324 MJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y324 MJX, 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 Y324 MJX registered?

Y324 MJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y324 MJX safe to buy?

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