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Y68 ENP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,642 mi
Last recorded136,642 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 ENP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 136,642 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 131,181 miles

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

engine management lamp on

front brake dust covers corroded to excess

Fail 9 Jul 2014 131,180 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management lamp on

front brake dust covers corroded to excess

Pass 28 Jun 2013 121,034 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,494 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,631 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 89,629 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,276 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,487 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 65,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 46,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,826 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 38,826 miles

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

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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Y68 ENP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y68 ENP, 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 Y68 ENP registered?

Y68 ENP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y68 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y68 ENP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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