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Y335 RTP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY335 RTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,013 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 98,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,150 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHLY RUSTED

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 62,710 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 62,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,382 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 56,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,270 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,954 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,764 miles

engine oil on min

front no plate damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2008 32,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil on min

front no plate damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,364 miles

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

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

plastic covers over door sills

Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,822 miles

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

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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Y335 RTP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y335 RTP, 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 Y335 RTP registered?

Y335 RTP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y335 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y335 RTP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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