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Y593 GYA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 GYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,945 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 110,344 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 110,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,229 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 82,833 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,833 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,857 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 71,857 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,175 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 68,175 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,103 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/55/zr16

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,064 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light staying on.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,120 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 47,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,648 miles

nail in offside rear 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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Y593 GYA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y593 GYA, 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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Y593 GYA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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