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Y579 HPG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,069 mi
Last recorded96,069 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 HPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,069 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,991 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 87,989 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,998 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 73,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,546 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,800 miles

O/S front track rod,small play.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,958 miles

O/S front track rod, small play.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,051 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,298 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 23,583 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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Y579 HPG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y579 HPG, 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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Y579 HPG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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