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Y607 MAP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,912 mi
Last recorded67,912 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,912 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has splits along tread

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in tread pattern

Fail 21 Aug 2015 59,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in tread pattern

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust bracket broken exhaust still in a stable condition

front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread 205/55zr16

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust bracket broken exhaust still in a stable condition

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread 205/55zr16

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 53,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 53,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,784 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 51,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine managment light on.

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,375 miles

car is due for a service

engine management light is on

Fail 27 Sep 2006 38,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,302 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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Y607 MAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y607 MAP, 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 MAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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