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Y534 DDJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,179 mi
Last recorded55,179 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 DDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,179 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,979 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,356 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 46,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,232 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,001 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 12,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,636 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 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DDJ, 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 DDJ registered?

Y534 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y534 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y534 DDJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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