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Y673 PWC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,177 mi
Last recorded130,177 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY673 PWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 130,177 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 130,177 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,839 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 117,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 111,241 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 105,080 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 100,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,137 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,897 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 95,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,527 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,542 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 84,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 78,790 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,666 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,666 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,666 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,295 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 49,770 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 49,737 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 49,701 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake pads worn low (border line pass) †front brake discs lipped †

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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Y673 PWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y673 PWC, 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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Y673 PWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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