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Y409 HDV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,764 mi
Last recorded71,764 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 HDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,764 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front haedlamp lenses starting to fade

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 71,212 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 71,212 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,587 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 70,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating, in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension driveshaft inner CV gaiter cut slightly, and misting grease out

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating, in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 70,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating, in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension driveshaft inner CV gaiter cut slightly, and misting grease out

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating, in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,470 miles

Both rear coil spring starting to corrode

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 68,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear coil spring starting to corrode

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,532 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,086 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 63,548 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 60,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust support seperated

service light on

Pass 12 May 2014 58,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 55,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,252 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,582 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,011 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,003 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 44,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,770 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,579 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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Y409 HDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y409 HDV, 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 Y409 HDV registered?

Y409 HDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y409 HDV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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