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Y382 NPP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,013 mi
Last recorded121,013 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY382 NPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 121,013 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 116,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 109,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,688 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 102,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,488 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 96,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,258 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,265 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 84,265 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,273 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,495 miles

Front reg.plate de-laminating

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perrishing

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Some play in nearside front McPherson strut top mounting

Fail 14 Aug 2009 46,495 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front reg.plate de-laminating

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perrishing

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Some play in nearside front McPherson strut top mounting

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,442 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 28,062 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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Y382 NPP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y382 NPP, 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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Y382 NPP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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