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Y606 MDD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,781 mi
Last recorded112,781 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 MDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 112,781 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in the tread made in 2009

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Front heat shield loose

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 109,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

battery loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gear box/drive shaft leak

middle exhaust mounting broke and heat shield loose

rear tyres cracks in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2013 105,089 miles

30% imbalance to front brakes

Corrosion to exhaust

Exhaust center section bracket sheared

Front indicators fading

Front reg plate de-laminating

Play to rear bush in n/s/f suspension arm

Wear to front brake discs

Fail 30 Sep 2013 105,034 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front indicator bulbs faded in colour

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,239 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Corrosion to exhaust ( Center mount sheared + cat heatshield not fully secure )

Front brake discs worn

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,698 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,681 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 85,130 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 696,624 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 69,623 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,484 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 65,470 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 65,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 65,166 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 56,621 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 56,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,426 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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Y606 MDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 Y606 MDD, 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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Y606 MDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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