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Y628 GCL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,115 mi
Last recorded80,115 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 GCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 80,115 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 80,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,790 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 71,786 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,115 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,016 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 61,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,221 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,925 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,925 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,109 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 41,116 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r back plate corroded

smaller wiper been fitted to o/s/f

Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,889 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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Y628 GCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y628 GCL, 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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Y628 GCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y628 GCL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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