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Y654 HWE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,308 mi
Last recorded128,308 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 HWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills, closing panels - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, crack (3.2 (a) (i))

signs that N/S/F tyre touching to the body - no contact discovered at the time of the test

Fail 3 Mar 2022 128,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills, closing panels - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, crack (3.2 (a) (i))

signs that N/S/F tyre touching to the body - no contact discovered at the time of the test

Pass 20 Feb 2021 119,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

signs of N/S/F tyre fouling to the body - no contact discovered at the time of the test

Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,903 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,415 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,884 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2017 99,903 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 99,903 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance faded (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,445 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 96,445 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 93,046 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,106 miles

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

centre silencer weld broken

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,992 miles

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 66,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chip to n/s screen

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on outer sill panels

Fail 10 Jun 2009 52,526 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on outer sill panels

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,545 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,545 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,802 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 31,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/FRONT TYRE FEATHERING OUTER EDGE

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,700 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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Y654 HWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y654 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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Y654 HWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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