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Y646 ODB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,904 mi
Last recorded40,904 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 ODB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 40,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 14 May 2014 39,264 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 May 2012 35,847 miles

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

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

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

both outer cills have slight damage

exhaust centre mount broken but still surporting exhaust system

gearbox oil leak weeping

Fail 11 May 2011 34,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to nearside and offside outer sills

front wipers slight smearing

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 11 May 2011 34,460 miles

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

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

damage to nearside and offside outer sills

front wipers slight smearing

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 6 May 2010 32,928 miles

engine won't stay at 3000 fast idle

Pass 15 May 2009 30,988 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 30,988 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine breather pipe split

engine poor running/engine manament lamp on dash

nail in n/s/r tyre (punctured)

Pass 2 May 2008 28,731 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 26,099 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 21,889 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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Y646 ODB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ODB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y646 ODB registered?

Y646 ODB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y646 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y646 ODB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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