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Y401 CGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,647 mi
Last recorded85,647 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 CGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,647 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 85,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,144 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,894 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes nearside and offside front deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light lens broken

Fail 21 Nov 2018 81,894 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside affected no kick up pattern visible (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades juddering not clearing screen nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes nearside and offside front deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light lens broken

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,584 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 79,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking 195/65/15

Pass 10 Nov 2015 73,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished(195/65/15

Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,284 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2014 69,284 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,498 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 65,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,799 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,770 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight lift in o/s/f strutt top

wiper ends split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,157 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,859 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 31,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,297 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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Y401 CGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y401 CGF, 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 Y401 CGF registered?

Y401 CGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y401 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y401 CGF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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