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Y689 SLE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,717 mi
Last recorded126,717 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 SLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 126,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 112,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 90,252 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,208 miles

Oil leak

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

centre rear brake light lense deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,180 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,068 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in both sides front steering arms

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,089 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,636 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,313 miles

Front anti roll bar locking collars corroding

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2008 44,313 miles

Front anti roll bar locking collars corroding

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 36,346 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,346 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,653 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 26,647 miles

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

front brake discs lipped and rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on 3mm

rear discs rusty and pads getting low

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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Y689 SLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y689 SLE, 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 Y689 SLE registered?

Y689 SLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y689 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y689 SLE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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