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Y521 FEP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,249 mi
Last recorded95,249 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 FEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2019 95,249 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position catch fault (6.2.1 (e))

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested no image and unable to test head lamp level device (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component insecure power steering reservoir (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill holed /corroded

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive may be from broken dip stick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear no reversing lamp working

Pass 3 Nov 2018 90,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,518 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,681 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount corroded.

slight damage to n/s/f bumper.

slight play in n/s steering arm.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension mount bushes.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 85,167 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount corroded.

slight damage to n/s/f bumper.

slight play in n/s steering arm.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension mount bushes.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,618 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,554 miles

centre exhaust mount snapped

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,989 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2005

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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Y521 FEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y521 FEP, 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 Y521 FEP registered?

Y521 FEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y521 FEP safe to buy?

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