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Y367 RFH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,147 mi
Last recorded133,147 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY367 RFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 133,147 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 133,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 130,030 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 130,028 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 130,008 miles

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

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 128,180 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,037 miles

air bag light on indicating a fault

Fail 6 Feb 2013 113,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

air bag light on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Feb 2012 99,232 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 31 Jan 2012 99,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,529 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 84,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 84,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs badly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,550 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,440 miles

air bag light on

engine managment light on

Fail 30 Dec 2008 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,705 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,459 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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Y367 RFH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y367 RFH, 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 Y367 RFH registered?

Y367 RFH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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