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Y412 NAY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,668 mi
Last recorded90,668 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 NAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 90,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,562 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,562 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 87,046 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 87,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 87,037 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,764 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 65,306 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 65,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 63,114 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 63,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 59,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2014 55,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 52,794 miles

O/s rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 17 May 2012 49,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 47,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 44,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,197 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,911 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,877 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NAY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y412 NAY, 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 NAY registered?

Y412 NAY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y412 NAY safe to buy?

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