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Y567 OWC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 OWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2022 114,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 110,828 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 110,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,957 miles

BOTH REAR AND N/S/F DISC PLATES CORRODED AND HOLED

Fail 16 Mar 2020 108,956 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake disc corroded--n/s/r disc plate corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,070 miles

HEAD LIGHTS FADING

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,029 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,587 miles

Offside 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)

engine light on

traction control light on

Fail 9 Jul 2015 94,587 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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)

engine light on

traction control light on

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,193 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

cut in near side front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,281 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on i/e

Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,460 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,277 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,442 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 33,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,060 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 32,876 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,328 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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Y567 OWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y567 OWC, 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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Y567 OWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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