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Y346 FNH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 FNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,043 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,462 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 94,654 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,654 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 94,425 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Feb 2014 94,425 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,832 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,503 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,395 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2011 67,395 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,110 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 62,110 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,747 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,378 miles

Offside inner c/v joint leaking grease

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,491 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,846 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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Y346 FNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y346 FNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y346 FNH registered?

Y346 FNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y346 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y346 FNH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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