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Y379 GMA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,790 mi
Last recorded107,790 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 GMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 107,790 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 107,752 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,103 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 102,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 102,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 98,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 98,403 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,093 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 96,093 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 92,276 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 92,276 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 91,319 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,183 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 89,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,705 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 86,705 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 633,749 miles

power steering pipes have light corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 72,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,851 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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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.

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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?

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