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Y361 RFP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,859 mi
Last recorded134,859 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 RFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 134,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 122,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,146 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 114,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,443 miles

slight lift in both rear tyre treads=exhaust centre brkt broken

Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,659 miles

fr no plate crackedEXH C/BOX BRKT BROKEN==VERY SLIGHT PLAY OS RACK ARM==ROLL BAR CORRODIMG==SLIGHT SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES

Fail 15 Aug 2011 99,659 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fr no plate crackedEXH C/BOX BRKT BROKEN==VERY SLIGHT PLAY OS RACK ARM==ROLL BAR CORRODIMG==SLIGHT SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES

Fail 2 Sep 2010 90,772 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fr no plate cracked==exh back brkt bcorroded==roll bar worn/corroded==slight splits fr wish rear bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,772 miles

fr no plate cracked==exh back brkt bcorroded==roll bar worn/corroded==slight splits fr wish rear bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,920 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 78,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,589 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 68,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,761 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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Y361 RFP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y361 RFP, 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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How do I check the history of Y361 RFP?

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What year was Y361 RFP registered?

Y361 RFP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y361 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y361 RFP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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