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Y626 WGA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,796 mi
Last recorded89,796 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 WGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 89,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 89,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,717 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,869 miles

n/s/rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,079 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 75,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,237 miles

air bag light on

no reverse light

Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,500 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 28 May 2009 56,072 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 56,072 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,117 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,074 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 35,867 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 35,867 miles

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

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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Y626 WGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y626 WGA, 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 Y626 WGA registered?

Y626 WGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y626 WGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y626 WGA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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