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Y659 HVH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,991 mi
Last recorded121,991 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 HVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 121,991 miles

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

OIL LEAK.

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

Rear BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 118,710 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Inner CV BOOT DAMAGED.

Slight blow on exhaust.

Slight brake bind NSR.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,206 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 104,637 miles

Exhaust corroding and one rear clamp corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear end. (3.6.B.2c)

One top brake light not working.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 104,637 miles

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

Exhaust corroding and one rear clamp corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear end. (3.6.B.2c)

One top brake light not working.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,784 miles

Rear bushes on front wishbones wearing.

Pass 2 May 2014 99,890 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut.

Pin hole in nearside outer cv gaitor.

Fail 1 May 2014 99,890 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut.

Pin hole in nearside outer cv gaitor.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,074 miles

Cat heat shield loose.

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit.

Slight bind on rear brakes.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,656 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to front brake discs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear brake pipes, unions, and hose ferrules

Exhaust cat heat shield loose

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

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 90,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to front brake discs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear brake pipes, unions, and hose ferrules

Exhaust cat heat shield loose

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,496 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 84,176 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,454 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 63,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,616 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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Y659 HVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y659 HVH, 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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Y659 HVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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