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Y429 CGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,200 mi
Last recorded101,200 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 CGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,200 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 101,095 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,659 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 96,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,640 miles

nearside outer cv boot pinholed

play offside front strut top mounting

various steel brake pipes reacting under protective coating

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,502 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,987 miles

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

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

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

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating (rear of)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,851 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating (rear of)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,801 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,423 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,206 miles

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

nearside rear tyre edge cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,578 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,332 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,996 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,505 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,291 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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Y429 CGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y429 CGF, 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 Y429 CGF registered?

Y429 CGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y429 CGF safe to buy?

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