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Y448 EGR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,219 mi
Last recorded96,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 EGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,219 miles

nearside [inner rack joint?] worn

Fail 3 Jan 2018 96,219 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre [joint?] (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside [inner rack joint?] worn

Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,523 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,126 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,836 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,601 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 58,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,710 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 53,710 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,318 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 43,933 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,933 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,708 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 39,722 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,071 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 24 May 2006 32,985 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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Y448 EGR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y448 EGR, 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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Y448 EGR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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