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Y469 HVX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 HVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 86,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 81,948 miles

CAT rattle

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks engine

Fail 13 Apr 2023 81,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

CAT rattle

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks engine

Pass 22 Apr 2022 75,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 75,605 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

boot floor oily

Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 67,889 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 65,006 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has small stonechips not affecting drivers view.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 60,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seats folded down

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,026 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,666 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,903 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/front tyre outerside slightly deteroirated.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 45,903 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/front tyre outerside slightly deteroirated.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 44,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,220 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,151 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 37,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,606 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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Y469 HVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 Y469 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 Y469 HVX registered?

Y469 HVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y469 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y469 HVX shows 26 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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