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Y504 ONC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,718 mi
Last recorded136,718 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 ONC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 136,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 126,436 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 119,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 105,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 105,149 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 91,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 72,704 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust bracket broken

front reg plate peeling

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,405 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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Y504 ONC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y504 ONC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y504 ONC?

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What year was Y504 ONC registered?

Y504 ONC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y504 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y504 ONC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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