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Y533 COE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,338 mi
Last recorded66,338 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 COE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,338 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

eml on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 66,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

eml on

Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

ESP warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 57,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,007 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 53,980 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,963 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 42,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,684 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 37,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,990 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,431 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,774 miles

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

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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Y533 COE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 Y533 COE, 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 Y533 COE registered?

Y533 COE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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