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Y607 DGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,752 mi
Last recorded171,752 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 DGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 171,752 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 169,383 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 169,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 156,019 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 156,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 132,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 132,547 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 117,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 105,731 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

rear brake pads wearing low both rear tyres becoming perished in tread

Fail 18 Mar 2013 105,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake pads wearing low.

rear brake pads wearing low both rear tyres becoming perished in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 101,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 96,435 miles

1/ both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Mar 2010 91,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 70,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 62,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 50,858 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)

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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Y607 DGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y607 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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Y607 DGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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