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Y572 NWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,726 mi
Last recorded111,726 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 NWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 111,726 miles

slight play in inner steering rack joint on offside

slight play in offside front top mount strut bearing

Fail 5 Nov 2014 111,726 miles

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

slight play in inner steering rack joint on offside

slight play in offside front top mount strut bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 105,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front numbert plate damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,005 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front numbert plate damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2012 97,945 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 91,190 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 85,429 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,664 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 May 2008 71,345 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 71,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 55,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 44,002 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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Y572 NWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 Y572 NWL, 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 Y572 NWL registered?

Y572 NWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y572 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y572 NWL 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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