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Y395 YAT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,249 mi
Last recorded28,249 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY395 YAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 28,249 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 22,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 22,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheel nuts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 21,910 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 21,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 21,476 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 20,600 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 19,460 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2017 18,847 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2017 18,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2015 17,143 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,302 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 16,215 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,215 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2013 15,637 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 15,637 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 14,482 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 13,830 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 13,094 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,715 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,147 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,204 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 7,826 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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Y395 YAT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y395 YAT, 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 Y395 YAT registered?

Y395 YAT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y395 YAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y395 YAT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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