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Y646 HWE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,716 mi
Last recorded76,716 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 HWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 76,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play detected ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush is separating from its bond allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 71,869 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak from the engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play detected ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush is separating from its bond allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,731 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Ns and Os ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Ns and Os ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,226 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 61,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,575 miles

Both rear road springs slight corroded

Both sides front brake pads 1/2 - 3/4 worn friction material

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit , 3.5mm tread remaining

Top engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,914 miles

top engine covers fitted restricting access

Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe minor surface corrosion

Top engine cover fitted restricting access

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,482 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,206 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,900 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2012 43,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,098 miles

Rear brake pads on limit

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,810 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 39,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,205 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,132 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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Y646 HWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y646 HWE, 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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Y646 HWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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