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Y507 PVJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,315 mi
Last recorded100,315 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY507 PVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,315 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,678 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 84,728 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/f wiper blade damaged -(bent) and contacting A pillar during sweep

Offside 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)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 84,728 miles

Engine management light on

O/s/f wiper blade damaged -(bent) and contacting A pillar during sweep

Pass 23 Dec 2009 79,415 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,396 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 62,395 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 62,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner sdges

Pass 27 Dec 2007 56,725 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 54,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,895 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,138 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 33,630 miles

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

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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Y507 PVJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y507 PVJ, 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 Y507 PVJ registered?

Y507 PVJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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