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Y427 RVY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 RVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 117,690 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 117,690 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 112,874 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 112,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 102,075 miles

engine warning light on

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside 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 28 Jun 2011 85,687 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

uneven wearing on offside rear tyre

water leak engine

Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

uneven wearing on offside rear tyre

water leak engine

Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

surface rust on front and rear discs

Fail 9 Apr 2009 73,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,464 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,633 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge not structural failiure

Pass 12 May 2007 61,876 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,986 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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Y427 RVY 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 Y427 RVY, 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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Y427 RVY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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