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Y434 LVT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,113 mi
Last recorded136,113 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 LVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 136,113 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 136,113 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 130,232 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 129,810 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 123,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 123,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,826 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 118,826 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,488 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 104,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 89,903 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 20 May 2011 85,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,202 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 77,815 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 74,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 69,410 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 4 May 2006 60,321 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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Y434 LVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y434 LVT, 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 Y434 LVT registered?

Y434 LVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y434 LVT safe to buy?

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