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Y651 YGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,559 mi
Last recorded80,559 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY651 YGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,559 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2016 80,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

undertrays fitted

EPC light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,836 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 68,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

off-side rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,661 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,544 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 17,417 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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Y651 YGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y651 YGF, 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 Y651 YGF registered?

Y651 YGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y651 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y651 YGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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