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Y609 WOA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,730 mi
Last recorded126,730 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 WOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 126,730 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 126,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 123,533 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 123,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,884 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 119,878 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2013 113,100 miles

all four road springs corroded

both lower wishbone rear bushes split

both outer sills damaged

light scratching on n/s of screen

n/s/f anti roll bar stop broken

nail in both rear tyres

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2013 113,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

all four road springs corroded

both lower wishbone rear bushes split

both outer sills damaged

light scratching on n/s of screen

n/s/f anti roll bar stop broken

nail in both rear tyres

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,526 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight smoke from exhaust, smells oily

Fail 3 Mar 2012 109,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2011 103,104 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 103,052 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 82,612 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 67,383 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 60,547 miles

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

Rear number plate light lens missing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,547 miles

Rear number plate light lens missing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,425 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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Y609 WOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y609 WOA, 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 Y609 WOA registered?

Y609 WOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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