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Y419 ANP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,065 mi
Last recorded122,065 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY419 ANP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 122,065 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 121,933 miles

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

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))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 120,724 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2017 119,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 118,962 miles

Centre exhaust joiner clamp in poor condition

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 117,840 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 117,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 116,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 114,707 miles

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

amber warning light staying on , on dash

Pass 1 May 2012 111,563 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 111,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 103,472 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 103,472 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 96,400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,971 miles

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

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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Y419 ANP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y419 ANP, 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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Y419 ANP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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