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Y332 XBV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,021 mi
Last recorded65,021 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 XBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 65,021 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 65,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 60,779 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,684 miles

EML on

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,445 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 45,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,917 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,743 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face corroding

offside front brake disc inner face corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,378 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 34,378 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,042 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,311 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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Y332 XBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y332 XBV, 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 Y332 XBV registered?

Y332 XBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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