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Y432 MMO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,730 mi
Last recorded128,730 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 MMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 128,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside of windscreen has damage outside of swept area.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 128,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside of windscreen has damage outside of swept area.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 120,096 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front offside and nearside tyres worn on outer edge.

offside outer lower sill damaged.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,305 miles

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

weld broken on centre exhaust bracket

Pass 10 Aug 2013 102,667 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside outer lower sill damaged.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,410 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 72,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,592 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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Y432 MMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y432 MMO, 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 Y432 MMO registered?

Y432 MMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y432 MMO safe to buy?

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