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Y354 CUY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,907 mi
Last recorded132,907 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 CUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 132,907 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 130,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light All 4 (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 125,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,276 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 114,268 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 114,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,115 miles

nearside front close to limit

Fail 25 Apr 2014 97,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine management light on

nearside front close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dip stick housing broken

Fail 27 Mar 2012 72,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,972 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,269 miles

f no plate cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2009 52,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,625 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 33,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y354 CUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y354 CUY, 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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Y354 CUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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