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Y633 HWA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,638 mi
Last recorded155,638 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 HWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 155,638 miles

both rear tyres cracking

power steering pipe damp and bracket broken

Fail 25 Jul 2017 155,637 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened cut open (2.4.A.2)

both rear tyres cracking

power steering pipe damp and bracket broken

Pass 27 Jul 2016 147,669 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 140,955 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2015 140,954 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 135,601 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 132,246 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 132,246 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 125,620 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 111,238 miles

Rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,684 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,227 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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Y633 HWA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y633 HWA, 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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Y633 HWA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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