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Y595 DRU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,088 mi
Last recorded163,088 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 DRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 163,088 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front springs corroded

front suspension arm, rear bushes deteriorated

nearside front sill corroded

oil filter corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 163,088 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front springs corroded

front suspension arm, rear bushes deteriorated

nearside front sill corroded

oil filter corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 157,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust mounting detached

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 151,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

nearside front sill corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 151,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mounting detached

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 145,224 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Feb 2017 145,127 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release handle missing

centre exhaust heat shield clips missing

centre exhaust mounting detached

centre to rear exhaust sleeve loose

engine management light on

front to centre exhaust clamp corroded and loose

Pass 16 Feb 2016 138,696 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded and detached

centre to rear exhaust mounting has one bracket missing and one bracket corroded and broken

Fail 15 Feb 2016 138,696 miles

Offside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting corroded and detached

centre to rear exhaust mounting has one bracket missing and one bracket corroded and broken

Fail 10 Feb 2015 132,224 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded and detatched

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2015 132,224 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded and detatched

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,237 miles

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

bonnet release lever broken

centre exhaust mounting detatched from pipe

centre to rear exhaust sleeve clamp corroded through

Fail 17 Feb 2014 125,237 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet release lever broken

centre exhaust mounting detatched from pipe

centre to rear exhaust sleeve clamp corroded through

Fail 11 Feb 2013 118,492 miles

Catalytic converter rattling

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

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

offside rear brake binding

traction control light on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 118,492 miles

Catalytic converter rattling

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

offside rear brake binding

traction control light on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,566 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,122 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 104,120 miles

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

Front Brake discs very slightly worn.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 95,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,223 miles

front arm bushs splitting

slght corrosion on front discs os inner

Pass 19 Feb 2007 78,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 68,409 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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Y595 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y595 DRU, 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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Y595 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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