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Y494 BCV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,689 mi
Last recorded100,689 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 BCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp lense missing, oil leak, rear springs corroded, damage to front of vehicle, slight play in front strut top mount bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,459 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,195 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

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

Rear both sides slightly perished

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,669 miles

all tyres wearing heavily on inner edges and perishing

both sides rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,981 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 87,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,664 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Jul 2013 75,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,625 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,662 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 54,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 May 2007 47,446 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 47,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 May 2006 40,012 miles

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

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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Y494 BCV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y494 BCV, 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 Y494 BCV registered?

Y494 BCV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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