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Y326 RDX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,054 mi
Last recorded93,054 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 RDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,054 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2016 93,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,995 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 72,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight free play at o/s inner track rod

Fail 24 May 2014 72,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight free play at o/s inner track rod

Pass 11 May 2013 65,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 May 2012 58,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 54,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,075 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 50,075 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,440 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,776 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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Y326 RDX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y326 RDX, 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 Y326 RDX registered?

Y326 RDX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y326 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y326 RDX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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