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Y377 BAA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,734 mi
Last recorded102,734 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY377 BAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 102,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,705 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 92,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,652 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,830 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 87,830 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 81,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,052 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 72,052 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 72,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y377 BAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y377 BAA, 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 Y377 BAA registered?

Y377 BAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y377 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y377 BAA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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