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Y544 EJO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,287 mi
Last recorded90,287 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 EJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,287 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 90,287 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2013 65,225 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 65,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 54,305 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 54,305 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,928 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,431 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 32,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,261 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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Y544 EJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y544 EJO, 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 Y544 EJO registered?

Y544 EJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y544 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y544 EJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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