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Y616 OAJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,387 mi
Last recorded133,387 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 OAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 133,387 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 133,387 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 133,223 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 128,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,941 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 118,937 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 106,511 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 96,749 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 96,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,727 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,329 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 53,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y616 OAJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y616 OAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y616 OAJ registered?

Y616 OAJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y616 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y616 OAJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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