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Y422 CBA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,004 mi
Last recorded137,004 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 CBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 137,004 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking Power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking Power steering reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Check engine light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has excessive travel

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 125,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 125,300 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective can't open (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,918 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 90,994 miles

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

o/s/f+n/s/f steering rack end arms very slight movement

Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,754 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,964 miles

corrosion started on both rear coil springs

Pass 4 Jul 2009 75,125 miles

engine management light on

front number plate damagrd recommend new

poor washer jet spray on n/s

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,638 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,933 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,151 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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Y422 CBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y422 CBA, 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 Y422 CBA registered?

Y422 CBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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