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Y433 HEP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,875 mi
Last recorded94,875 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 HEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,875 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,609 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 2 Jan 2013 79,970 miles

Both rear tyres perished/tearing

Centre exhaust deteriorated as metal bracket broken away from exhaust pipe so not fully supporting system

Engine Management Light & traction control warning light both on indicating a fault. This will soon becomoe a reason for rejection (FAIL) so advise further investigation required

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,970 miles

Both rear tyres perished/tearing

Centre exhaust deteriorated as metal bracket broken away from exhaust pipe so not fully supporting system

Engine Management Light & traction control warning light both on indicating a fault. This will soon becomoe a reason for rejection (FAIL) so advise further investigation required

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2011 73,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2010 67,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,917 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,306 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 53,306 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

interior mirror insecure

offside rear tyre feathering around inner shoulder

Fail 6 Nov 2007 41,308 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

interior mirror insecure

offside rear tyre feathering around inner shoulder

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,897 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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Y433 HEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y433 HEP, 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 Y433 HEP registered?

Y433 HEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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