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Y656 BWN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,230 mi
Last recorded168,230 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 BWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 168,230 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 168,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 162,466 miles

Oil leak ()

dip stick missing

Pass 20 Nov 2015 156,098 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 156,098 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 148,964 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 148,964 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 143,721 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 142,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 139,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

coolant level below minimum

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped - corroding on inner contact areas

front brake pads becoming low

front brake performance uneven

front lower fog lights badly damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges and becoming low on tread

oil leak

various damage around vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2010 137,789 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 111,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 90,396 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 81,916 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 81,916 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs heavily corroded both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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Y656 BWN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y656 BWN, 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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Y656 BWN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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