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Y603 RNH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,095 mi
Last recorded126,095 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 RNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 126,095 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 126,083 miles

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 120,865 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 120,865 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,529 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 115,529 miles

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,528 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,411 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

wiper blades torn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,164 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,164 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,383 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 71,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 65,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,890 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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Y603 RNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y603 RNH, 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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Y603 RNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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