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Y344 FPU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,445 mi
Last recorded131,445 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 131,445 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 131,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 127,298 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 127,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 125,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 122,478 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 122,446 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing

fusebox on battery insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,942 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 120,878 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,592 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 93,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine warning light on

front registration plate damaged

Fail 14 May 2011 93,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine warning light on

front registration plate damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,773 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear discs pitted on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 56,841 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 56,801 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 43,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 FPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 Y344 FPU, 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 Y344 FPU registered?

Y344 FPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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