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Y641 DRU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,866 mi
Last recorded97,866 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY641 DRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 97,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Fail 17 Jul 2018 97,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Offside Front tyre on limit

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,896 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 85,891 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Track rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,924 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 76,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing thin

there is body damage to o/s/f and n/s/f wings

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 64,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,686 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 60,686 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,105 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,281 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 47,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

o/s/f inner wing plastic cover damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,268 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,661 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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Y641 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y641 DRU, 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 Y641 DRU registered?

Y641 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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