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Y404 RVY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,320 mi
Last recorded54,320 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 RVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,320 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 54,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,266 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,244 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 54,238 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 54,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,183 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,133 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,071 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 54,071 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,401 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,970 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,732 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,904 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,281 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,646 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,639 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,423 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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Y404 RVY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y404 RVY, 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 Y404 RVY registered?

Y404 RVY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y404 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y404 RVY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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