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Y429 EUD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,871 mi
Last recorded95,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 EUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 95,871 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Central exhaust hanger broken off exhaust

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides-both sides of flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light doesn't light up

Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,066 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Slight damage to Nearside rear wheel

Slight damage to offside c.v gaiter

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,115 miles

Nearside rear wheel slight damage

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,234 miles

centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 87,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 81,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

side wall cracks in all tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

side wall cracks in all tyres

Fail 25 Jan 2013 72,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r/tyre has side wall crackes

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,783 miles

n/s/r/tyre has side wall crackes

Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,972 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,967 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 65,046 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 60,522 miles

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 21 May 2009 53,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,565 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,658 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 EUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EUD, 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 EUD registered?

Y429 EUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y429 EUD safe to buy?

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