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Y349 VLD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY349 VLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 95,552 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) not excessive but advise replacement ()

body damage to nearside lower outer sill

front registration plate slightly loose

nearside wiper blade just starting to deteriorate

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 5 Dec 2017 95,552 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) not excessive but advise replacement ()

body damage to nearside lower outer sill

front registration plate slightly loose

nearside wiper blade just starting to deteriorate

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,128 miles

engine top cover and partial undertray fitted obscuring some components

front number plate slightly loose

slight corrosion on nearside rear suspension coil spring

slight damage to nearside lower outer sill

slight play in both steering track rod arm inner joints

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 84,867 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,800 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,795 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,698 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,129 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,558 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Dec 2009 45,205 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 43,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 37,796 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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Y349 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y349 VLD, 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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Y349 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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