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Y373 NAW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,315 mi
Last recorded142,315 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY373 NAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,315 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring not seated correctly

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 142,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring not seated correctly

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 142,302 miles

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

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

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

Central exhaust loose at joint

Nearside Front suspension coil spring rusted

Nearside Rear suspension coil spring rusted

Offside Front suspension coil spring rusted

Offside Rear suspension coil spring rusted

VERY SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Jul 2016 138,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 5 Aug 2015 134,205 miles

EMISSION JUST PASSED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 134,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

emission just paased

Pass 30 Jul 2014 127,995 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 127,995 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 122,368 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 122,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 116,181 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 116,181 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 110,990 miles

Light damage to front registration plate.

Slight play N/S/F steering arm.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 100,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,474 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,492 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 60,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y373 NAW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y373 NAW, 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 Y373 NAW registered?

Y373 NAW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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