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Y484 EAY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 EAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 107,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Pass 7 May 2016 99,915 miles

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

crack in windscreen, does not affect drivers view of the road

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

front subframe corroded

front wipers deteriorated

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 92,732 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear suspension components corroded

windscreen has a crack but does not affect drivers view of the road

wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 85,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen has slight crack but does not affect drivers view of the road

Fail 7 May 2014 85,604 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen has slight crack but does not affect drivers view of the road

Fail 9 May 2013 76,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 76,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,030 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sills slightly damaged

engine warning light on

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,057 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 63,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 57,626 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,028 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 53,028 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,204 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 48,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,809 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,823 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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Y484 EAY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y484 EAY, 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 Y484 EAY registered?

Y484 EAY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y484 EAY safe to buy?

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