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Y37 CDC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,200 mi
Last recorded83,200 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 CDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 83,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT THROUGH WING BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 83,200 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO ENGINE FAULT. UNABLE TO ATTAIN A STEADY RPM (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT THROUGH WING BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 5 May 2017 78,130 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 May 2017 78,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault TRACTION CONTROL (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION REQS SLEEVE (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REQS CENTER MOUNT REPLACING OR WELDING (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,036 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,992 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 57,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,803 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,683 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 31,651 miles

both rear tyres beginning to perish

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes beginning to crack and split

Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,858 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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Y37 CDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y37 CDC, 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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Y37 CDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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