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Y574 VHN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,294 mi
Last recorded142,294 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 VHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 142,294 miles

exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 6 May 2015 142,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 May 2014 135,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 126,547 miles

Centre exhaust joint deteriorating

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2013 126,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust joint deteriorating

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 117,059 miles

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

rear brake disc surfaces croaded

Pass 9 May 2011 111,312 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 106,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 84,909 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,975 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,452 miles

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

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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Y574 VHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y574 VHN, 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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Y574 VHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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