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Y495 HGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 HGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,425 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 99,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 97,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2014 91,759 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,717 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Evidence of offside drive shaft fouling anti roll bar

Evidence of offside front tyre fouling wheel arch

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle ecessivley lowered affecting steering and suspension components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,113 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 64,679 miles

ADVISE NEW KAT DUE TO SOOT BUILD UP

BOTH FRONT REARMOST W/BONE BUSHES WORN AND HAVE PLAY

FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE

FRONT PADS VERY LOW AND DISCS WORN

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING IN TREADS

OIL VERY DIRTY AND HAD TO ADD 3/4 LITRE PRIOR TO TEST

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s h/lamp aim on lower limit

o/s h/lamp aim on upper limit

service lamp

Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,676 miles

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

BOTH FRONT REARMOST W/BONE BUSHES WORN AND HAVE PLAY

FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE

FRONT PADS VERY LOW AND DISCS WORN

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING IN TREADS

OIL VERY DIRTY AND HAD TO ADD 3/4 LITRE PRIOR TO TEST

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s h/lamp aim on lower limit

o/s h/lamp aim on upper limit

service lamp

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 58,974 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,515 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 50,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,761 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 44,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,481 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,126 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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Y495 HGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y495 HGX, 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 Y495 HGX registered?

Y495 HGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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