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Y524 HTA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,252 mi
Last recorded139,252 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 HTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 139,252 miles

Engine Covers and Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 132,487 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 132,432 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhausht system rusted

Fail 8 Oct 2013 127,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhausht system rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 123,321 miles

engine check light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 120,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 111,900 miles

Nearside wiper blade started to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 97,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 78,520 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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Y524 HTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y524 HTA, 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 Y524 HTA registered?

Y524 HTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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