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Y56 EOL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,225 mi
Last recorded109,225 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 EOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,225 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 109,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,193 miles

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

front wiper blade worn,split & smearing

front wishbone bushes have slight movement

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,810 miles

slight movement in front wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,064 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 89,176 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,483 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 88,483 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,533 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,440 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 78,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,511 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge on legal limit

Fail 30 Oct 2009 73,511 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge on legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,895 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,264 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,856 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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Y56 EOL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 Y56 EOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y56 EOL registered?

Y56 EOL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y56 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y56 EOL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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