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Y585 AEB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,260 mi
Last recorded59,260 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 AEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,260 miles

engine lights on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,444 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 47,443 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 45,514 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,413 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake disc surfaces corroded

esp warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,550 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,042 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s w/blade split on end.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,965 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,627 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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Y585 AEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y585 AEB, 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 Y585 AEB registered?

Y585 AEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y585 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y585 AEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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