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Y61 RDX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,072 mi
Last recorded162,072 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 RDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 162,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 153,948 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 153,936 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket is very corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 147,022 miles

Both rear brake pipes on axle corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

Traction lamp on dash

off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 140,801 miles

advised engine hunting

advised shock casing corroded

advised tc light on

advised wiper blade ends split

Fail 27 Apr 2011 140,791 miles

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

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

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

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

advised engine hunting

advised shock casing corroded

advised tc light on

advised wiper blade ends split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 126,317 miles

advised front discs worn

advised slight binding nsr brake

Fail 30 Mar 2010 125,366 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 108,910 miles

advised front disc corroded

advised front tyres very low 2mm

advised front wiper blades

advised nsr tyre worn low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,486 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 90,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 72,863 miles

advised front pads low

advised shock outer cover broken away

advised very slight play drop links

Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,862 miles

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 anti-roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn. (may cause knocking at front of vehicle)

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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Y61 RDX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y61 RDX, 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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Y61 RDX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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