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Y661 HVH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,692 mi
Last recorded97,692 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 HVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,692 miles

Front bottom arm bushers cracking

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Rear tyres cracking

Stone chip in front window screen

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,442 miles

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

bind on near side rear brake

both rear tyres cracked

stone chips in windsreen

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,635 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,733 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 77,732 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 68,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,749 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,327 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,959 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,628 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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Y661 HVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y661 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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What year was Y661 HVH registered?

Y661 HVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y661 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y661 HVH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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