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Y485 RBU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,593 mi
Last recorded88,593 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 RBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,593 miles

Offside Rear brake Is binding Slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2012 88,502 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake Is binding Slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2011 82,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,140 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,439 miles

Nearside Front Rim Is Buckled Slightly.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 63,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,443 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 55,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,058 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 35,195 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,195 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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Y485 RBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y485 RBU, 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 Y485 RBU registered?

Y485 RBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y485 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y485 RBU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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