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Y412 DGO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,862 mi
Last recorded83,862 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 DGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 83,862 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack tie rod (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both require cleaning or replacement (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack tie rod (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2019 80,881 miles

Both front headlight aims poor/faint

Both front wheel arch liners have previous signs of contact with tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil level low warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2018 75,581 miles

Engine slightly smoking during emissions test

Front Sills damaged

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front ABS/pad warning wire damaged

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

Pass 5 May 2017 74,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,713 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,648 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 68,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

NOTE : Vehicle presented for test with loose N/S/F wheel (bolts loose) possible damage to wheel holes & taper seats

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,961 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 58,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake warning wire damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,102 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 56,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,494 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,797 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre wall starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,214 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 36,214 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 31,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,177 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,927 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 27,927 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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Y412 DGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y412 DGO, 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 Y412 DGO registered?

Y412 DGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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