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Y49 BVV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,773 mi
Last recorded103,773 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 103,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspect play in nearside steering rack

engine light on dash indicating fault

Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,129 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 93,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,887 miles

Offside Front play in tie rod

engine management light on dash

slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 12 Jan 2018 87,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front play in tie rod

Offside Front tyre worn 1.6mm

engine management light on dash

slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,347 miles

Offside Front slight play in tie rod arm

both front tyres worn 2.0mm

both front tyres worn inside edges

engine management light on dash

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 13 Jan 2017 84,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front slight play in tie rod arm

both front tyres worn 2.0mm

both front tyres worn inside edges

engine management light on dash

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,899 miles

Offside Front slight play in tie rod(rack arm)

Offside Rear slight sidewall damage

engine management light on dash

slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,138 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,279 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,598 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,761 miles

Amber fault light "ON" MOT changes next year this will fail.

n/s/r axle beam mounting arm bent !

Pass 26 May 2010 51,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 47,336 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 43,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light stays on

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,685 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,213 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,413 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 37,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y49 BVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y49 BVV, 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 Y49 BVV registered?

Y49 BVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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