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Y474 RNH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,679 mi
Last recorded110,679 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 RNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 110,679 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 110,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 108,885 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 108,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,852 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 97,272 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 90,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 82,209 miles

slight smoke from exhaust at 2000 rpm

Fail 28 May 2011 82,209 miles

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

slight smoke from exhaust at 2000 rpm

Pass 18 May 2010 77,995 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 69,841 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,043 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 39,463 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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Y474 RNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 Y474 RNH, 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 Y474 RNH registered?

Y474 RNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y474 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 RNH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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