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Y42 LTF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,488 mi
Last recorded77,488 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 LTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,488 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,895 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,580 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 74,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 71,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 69,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 67,599 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust braket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,316 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 51,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,506 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,972 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,102 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 22,413 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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Y42 LTF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y42 LTF, 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 Y42 LTF registered?

Y42 LTF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y42 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y42 LTF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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