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Y58 ERU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,547 mi
Last recorded83,547 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 ERU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2017 83,546 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside rear tyre perished but no cords or pls exposed

Fail 29 Jul 2016 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside rear tyre perished but no cords or pls exposed

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,656 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 76,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,698 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished to tread area

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Steering arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2014 73,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished to tread area

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Steering arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,299 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,810 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,456 miles

Front & rear No plates are starting to seperate.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,130 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 37,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nail in tyre

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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Y58 ERU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y58 ERU, 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 Y58 ERU registered?

Y58 ERU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y58 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y58 ERU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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