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Y682 SWR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,893 mi
Last recorded107,893 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY682 SWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,893 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 100,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

catalyst rattling/broken up

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,067 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

catalyst rattling/broken up

Pass 2 May 2014 92,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R trye has damage to sidewall but not deep enough to show ply/cords

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

Fail 1 May 2014 92,012 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R trye has damage to sidewall but not deep enough to show ply/cords

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

Pass 1 May 2013 82,383 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,059 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,055 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 5 Jun 2008 67,055 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 60,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 50,812 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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Y682 SWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y682 SWR, 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 Y682 SWR registered?

Y682 SWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y682 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y682 SWR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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