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Y532 VOF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,168 mi
Last recorded102,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 VOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,168 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 102,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,443 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 88,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

fan belt noise

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 83,751 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,794 miles

N/S/Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,949 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,806 miles

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

front number plate partly insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,407 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has been ran flat

Offside Front 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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Y532 VOF 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 72.2%.

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 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 Y532 VOF, 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 Y532 VOF registered?

Y532 VOF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y532 VOF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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