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Y543 GNH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,451 mi
Last recorded103,451 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 GNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

center exhaust mounting broken away

nsf brake hose slightly perished

nsf tyre on 3mm also wearing low inner edge

Fail 30 May 2018 103,451 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing lense (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

center exhaust mounting broken away

nsf brake hose slightly perished

nsf tyre on 3mm also wearing low inner edge

Pass 10 May 2017 97,684 miles

Front no plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 May 2017 97,684 miles

Front no plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2016 89,109 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

items removed prior to test

Fail 29 Apr 2016 89,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat shield insecure

items removed prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,861 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,861 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2014 82,135 miles

Some light corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 22 May 2013 75,957 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 64,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 52,330 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,886 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,663 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,982 miles

rear number plate de-laminating.

Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GNH, 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 GNH registered?

Y543 GNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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