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Y417 MCD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,328 mi
Last recorded125,328 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 MCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 125,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 119,506 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 119,403 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 119,403 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

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

drivers front brake hose slightly perished

drivers front lower suspension arm inner bushes perished

slight corrosion to rear suspension components and brake pipes and hose ferules

Pass 23 Mar 2015 130,096 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 103,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,944 miles

N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS HAVE DAMAGE

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,739 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 74,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 67,748 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 57,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,121 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,709 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,479 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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Y417 MCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y417 MCD, 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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Y417 MCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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