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Y463 NAY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,351 mi
Last recorded140,351 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 NAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 140,351 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 126,884 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 126,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 113,386 miles

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

slight play in inner trie rod ends both sides

Fail 14 Mar 2015 113,386 miles

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

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

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

slight play in inner trie rod ends both sides

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,178 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 76,419 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,812 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 53,386 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 53,385 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 52,467 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 46,833 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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Y463 NAY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 Y463 NAY, 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 Y463 NAY registered?

Y463 NAY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y463 NAY safe to buy?

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