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Y342 XBV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,734 mi
Last recorded106,734 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 XBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 106,734 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 106,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,541 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 89,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,468 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 82,468 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,597 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 65,682 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 62,059 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 62,059 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,338 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 55,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,163 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 43,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y342 XBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y342 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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Y342 XBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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