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Y425 EEC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,036 mi
Last recorded127,036 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 EEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 127,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 124,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 124,710 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 124,696 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 122,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated and cracking

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 122,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated and cracking

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats down and loaded ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 121,171 miles

all tyres on limit

x2 top mounts slight lift-wishbone bushes slightly perihed-front links slight play

Fail 31 Jul 2014 121,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 108,079 miles

engine mill light on

tailgate not locking securely o/s front lower arm rear bush starting to split and separate rear coil springs corroded exhaust centre support adrift front of engine oil leak

traction control light on (scaned and cleared coded)

Fail 1 May 2013 108,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine mill light on

tailgate not locking securely o/s front lower arm rear bush starting to split and separate rear coil springs corroded exhaust centre support adrift front of engine oil leak

traction control light on (scaned and cleared coded)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,914 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 61,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 97,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 93,016 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 88,336 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,562 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 72,432 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 63,557 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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Y425 EEC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y425 EEC, 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 Y425 EEC registered?

Y425 EEC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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