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Y481 NGU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,391 mi
Last recorded26,391 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 NGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 26,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,160 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 24,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 20,302 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 20,302 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,879 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and badly cracking

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2014 8,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges and badly cracking

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2012 8,631 miles

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

tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,043 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked on outer edge O/S/R brake disc scored

Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,739 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,373 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 7,370 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 6,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,180 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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Y481 NGU 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 Y481 NGU, 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 Y481 NGU registered?

Y481 NGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y481 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 NGU 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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