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Y447 LJO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,885 mi
Last recorded107,885 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 LJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 107,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,568 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 85,529 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,585 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 21,144 miles

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

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)

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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Y447 LJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y447 LJO, 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 Y447 LJO registered?

Y447 LJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y447 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y447 LJO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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