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Y615 RNH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,067 mi
Last recorded111,067 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 RNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 111,067 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 105,564 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 105,552 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,049 miles

Exhaust system rear section corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Petrol tank securing straps corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 103,049 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust system rear section corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Petrol tank securing straps corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Petrol tank securing straps:- slight corrosion.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 100,493 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Petrol tank securing straps:- slight corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Petrol tank securing straps corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracks

Fail 19 Nov 2014 93,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracks

Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,020 miles

Both Rear Tyres:- Cracking on outer sidewalls.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,020 miles

Both Rear Tyres:- Cracking on outer sidewalls.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,134 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cracks appearing on side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,055 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,420 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 72,344 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 69,346 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,983 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 60,034 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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Y615 RNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y615 RNH, 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 Y615 RNH registered?

Y615 RNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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