MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,790 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under body of the vehicle is slightly corroded
Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Has slight brake bind nearside front
Has slight engine oil misting engine level switch & dip stick tube
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Has slight brake bind nearside front
Has slight engine oil misting engine level switch & dip stick tube
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
power steering pipes have light corrosion
Nearside front tyre soft
Exhaust corroded
Imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre cracking and nearside rear
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Y379 GMA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y379 GMA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of Y379 GMA?
You can check the full history of Y379 GMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y379 GMA registered?
Y379 GMA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2001.
Is Y379 GMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y379 GMA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y379 GMA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y379 GMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.