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Y344 CAG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,811 mi
Last recorded112,811 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 CAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 112,811 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 112,811 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,331 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 99,331 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,365 miles

Central exhaust silencer mounts broken

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt stalk casing broken

Nearside Rear wheel trim missing

Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,365 miles

Emissions not tested due to breather to crank case broken and breather to throttle body broken cannot sustain revs (7.3.A.1)

Central exhaust silencer mounts broken

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt stalk casing broken

Nearside Rear wheel trim missing

engine management light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,610 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,273 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all 4 coil springs corroded

nearside rear sill corroded slightly

offside rear sill corroded slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,880 miles

Fuel flap sticks

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel flap sticks

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight binde on the rear brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

servo vacuum pipe deteriorated slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the edges

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the edges

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 33,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,527 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 29,241 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,856 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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Y344 CAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y344 CAG, 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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Y344 CAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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