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Y463 NVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,307 mi
Last recorded73,307 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 71,717 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 71,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 70,731 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,768 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015

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

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 21 Oct 2014 62,457 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,253 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished between treads.

Rear brake pads on both sides low.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side tyre slighty perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,186 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,260 miles

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre poor condition on inner edge

nearside wiper poor condition

offside outer sill pannel damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2010 44,257 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre poor condition on inner edge

nearside wiper poor condition

offside outer sill pannel damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,593 miles

as advisory 28/08/2007

Fail 28 Aug 2007 42,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,274 miles

damage to nsf tyre side wall

security of front valence

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 NVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

Y463 NVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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