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Y3 LUV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,037 mi
Last recorded85,037 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 LUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,037 miles

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

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,452 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,452 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,713 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 68,276 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 68,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,514 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 57,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,133 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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Y3 LUV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y3 LUV, 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

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What year was Y3 LUV registered?

Y3 LUV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y3 LUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 LUV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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