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Y467 HVX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,222 mi
Last recorded50,222 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY467 HVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,222 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,591 miles

engine management light staying on.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 46,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light staying on.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,356 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 42,280 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,741 miles

Age cracks nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,510 miles

Near side sill panel / repaired with body filler / magnet used to check and all metal work along sill seems ok

Fail 12 Jul 2008 30,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

near side sill panel damaged / repaired with body filler / magnet used to check and all metal work along sill seems ok

Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,179 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2005 18,588 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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Y467 HVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y467 HVX, 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 Y467 HVX registered?

Y467 HVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y467 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y467 HVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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