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Y676 GWC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,851 mi
Last recorded124,851 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY676 GWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,851 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 122,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dip stick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 118,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 113,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,960 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven Nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,416 miles

Eml on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 3mm + edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Engine oily ()

Slight bind nsr

Fail 29 Oct 2016 110,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Eml on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 3mm + edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Engine oily ()

Slight bind nsr

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,461 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 105,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 98,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 80,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2011 66,497 miles

Advise front and rear brake discs slightly worn

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,057 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 39,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,902 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,086 miles

child seat fitted

front no. plate cracked

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre going bold on inner edge

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Sep 2006 32,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,355 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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Y676 GWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y676 GWC, 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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Y676 GWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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