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Y543 EUD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 EUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,256 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,256 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket insecure

engine hunting after start up

engine management light on

offside front wiper poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2013 81,794 miles

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

Mil lamp on

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

traction control lamp on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,146 miles

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

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

engine management light on

esp warning lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,563 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,184 miles

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,339 miles

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

four wheel trims fitted

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread area

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,124 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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Y543 EUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y543 EUD, 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 Y543 EUD registered?

Y543 EUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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