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Y338 HMX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,856 mi
Last recorded47,856 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 HMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,856 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 46,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,339 miles

inner steering arms have slight movement

Pass 28 May 2015 40,541 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,603 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,087 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 31,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 28,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,645 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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Y338 HMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y338 HMX, 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 Y338 HMX registered?

Y338 HMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y338 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y338 HMX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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