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Y692 EUY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,786 mi
Last recorded135,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY692 EUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 135,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 123,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,064 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 98,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,506 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,224 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,622 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2012 74,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,427 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 45,671 miles

all disc`s worn on inner edge`s

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,873 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,566 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 33,566 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2005 21,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake discs corroded & pitted

rear no plate starting to disfigure

slight blow from exhaust centre joint

Pass 15 Sep 2005 21,222 miles

front brake discs corroded & pitted

rear no plate starting to disfigure

slight blow from exhaust centre joint

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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Y692 EUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 Y692 EUY, 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 Y692 EUY registered?

Y692 EUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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