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Y534 CGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,085 mi
Last recorded63,085 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 CGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,085 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 61,601 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

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

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight moment at offside front inner track rod

Fail 8 Aug 2011 45,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

slight moment at offside front inner track rod

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,558 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 36,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,830 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,131 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,688 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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Y534 CGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y534 CGF, 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 Y534 CGF registered?

Y534 CGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y534 CGF safe to buy?

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