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Y443 DGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,659 mi
Last recorded126,659 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 DGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 126,659 miles

Front both tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm tread offside front on 3mm tread offside rear on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

lightswitch faulty rear foglamp illuminating with sidelamps and dip beam without being turned on

Fail 3 Aug 2018 126,658 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside,excessivly slow in operation possible siezed mechainisum (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front both tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm tread offside front on 3mm tread offside rear on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

lightswitch faulty rear foglamp illuminating with sidelamps and dip beam without being turned on

Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 124,107 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2016 124,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,818 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 120,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 116,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre's pershing & cracking in tread aera

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2012 116,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre's pershing & cracking in tread aera

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Nearside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 112,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Nearside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 107,961 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 107,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,586 miles

bonnet pull lever in poor condition

corrosion to offside fuel tank strap and both rear coil springs

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked worn outer edge tread not cut as deep and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside rear tyre wearing low in tread 2mm and tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

slight play in steering rack

suspected airflow meter fault difficult to stablise fast idle

wipers smeary

Fail 1 Apr 2009 105,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet pull lever in poor condition

corrosion to offside fuel tank strap and both rear coil springs

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked worn outer edge tread not cut as deep and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside rear tyre wearing low in tread 2mm and tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

slight play in steering rack

suspected airflow meter fault difficult to stablise fast idle

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Dec 2008 102,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 96,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 96,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 86,576 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 86,576 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y443 DGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y443 DGN, 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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Y443 DGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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