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Y339 HBT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,278 mi
Last recorded133,278 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 HBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,278 miles

Both inner rack joints have play

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/sills/front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 133,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both inner rack joints have play

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/sills/front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,574 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,903 miles

Both inner rack joints have play

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,551 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,536 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,743 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 72,555 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,904 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,904 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,868 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,759 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 31,775 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,842 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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Y339 HBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y339 HBT, 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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Y339 HBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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