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Y504 YAP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 YAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 125,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 125,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 123,643 miles

Screw in nsr tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2018 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 118,281 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 115,209 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 111,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 106,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

n/s/f tyre has a cut not down to chords

Pass 18 Mar 2011 97,784 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 19 Mar 2010 93,661 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Mar 2009 89,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 77,740 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 77,669 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,085 miles

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

slight corrosion to inside edge of front brake discs.

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 YAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 Y504 YAP, 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 Y504 YAP registered?

Y504 YAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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