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Y639 CGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,568 mi
Last recorded61,568 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 CGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 61,568 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 61,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 57,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 53,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,270 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,792 miles

offside & nearside rear wheels laying in at top needs more checking Asap

Fail 9 Apr 2008 48,792 miles

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

offside & nearside rear wheels laying in at top needs more checking Asap

Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,530 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 46,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,385 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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Y639 CGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y639 CGN, 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 Y639 CGN registered?

Y639 CGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y639 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y639 CGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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