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Y613 DRU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,631 mi
Last recorded101,631 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY613 DRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,631 miles

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 101,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre under inflated ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has lots of movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has lots of movement

Offside Front wheel rim steel but the same size

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills have heavy crush damage

Fail 1 Aug 2018 94,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has lots of movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has lots of movement

Offside Front wheel rim steel but the same size

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills have heavy crush damage

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,764 miles

brake discs wearing,oil leaks,slight play in steering,nail in nearside rear tyre

suspension components corroding,front suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,803 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Aug 2015 76,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,184 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroding,o/s sill damaged,oil leaks,slight play in steering

Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroding,o/s sill damaged,oil leaks,slight play in steering

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,597 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,597 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,056 miles

Air con system leaking pipe to dryer

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,795 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 30,726 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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Y613 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y613 DRU, 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 Y613 DRU registered?

Y613 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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