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Y347 SNA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,777 mi
Last recorded146,777 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 SNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 146,777 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2018 146,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 132,989 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 132,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre aged (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre aged (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 127,841 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 124,218 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 124,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 121,323 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 113,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 113,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

catalitic convertor is rattling.(broken inside)

exhaust center suport bracket is broken off,but still suports exhaust.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 98,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

catalitic convertor is rattling.(broken inside)

exhaust center suport bracket is broken off,but still suports exhaust.

Pass 7 May 2009 79,229 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 79,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,982 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 63,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,822 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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Y347 SNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y347 SNA, 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 Y347 SNA registered?

Y347 SNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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