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Y695 PTS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,434 mi
Last recorded102,434 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY695 PTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 102,434 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 102,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 95,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front and rear discs slighty corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,420 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,717 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 63,053 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 68,108 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 58,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2007 1,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 48,227 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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Y695 PTS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y695 PTS, 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 Y695 PTS registered?

Y695 PTS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y695 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y695 PTS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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