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Y604 ODB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,638 mi
Last recorded79,638 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 ODB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,638 miles

n/s sill damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,266 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both. (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn inner & outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 67,250 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both. (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn inner & outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,846 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 65,846 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,501 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,943 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,274 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,960 miles

Gearbox slightly leaking oil

engine ccolant light staying on

oil pressure light staying on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,605 miles

center exhaust bracket broken but sysyem still secure

nearside front tyre cut on tread

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing / cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,122 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2010 40,122 miles

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

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

advise offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,330 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,376 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,343 miles

o/s/f tyre nail in tread, n/s wiper blade starting to fail

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,080 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 26,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 ODB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

Y604 ODB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y604 ODB safe to buy?

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