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Y604 DGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,581 mi
Last recorded141,581 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 DGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 141,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 131,813 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 131,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2014 127,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 122,321 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Feb 2013 122,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jan 2012 113,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,573 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2012 113,493 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 105,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,578 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,555 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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Y604 DGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y604 DGN, 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 Y604 DGN registered?

Y604 DGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y604 DGN safe to buy?

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