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Y606 YJW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,689 mi
Last recorded115,689 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 YJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2011 115,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil level low

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

front bumper damaged

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2011 115,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil level low

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

front bumper damaged

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,545 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,396 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 85,396 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 73,404 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 63,343 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,343 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 58,306 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r.belt not assessed

n/s screenwash misaligned

o/s/r pipe to axle flexi seepage?

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 YJW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJW, 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 Y606 YJW registered?

Y606 YJW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y606 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y606 YJW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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