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Y445 DFC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,400 mi
Last recorded104,400 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 104,400 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs have slight runout evident

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 104,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs have slight runout evident

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,518 miles

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Slight leak rear of engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 96,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Slight leak rear of engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,832 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Front tyre perished and has cuts in the outer sidewall

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,963 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear brake lightly binding

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both nearside tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both nearside tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,475 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,829 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,659 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 61,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,312 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,543 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 48,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,015 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,442 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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Y445 DFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y445 DFC, 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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Y445 DFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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