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Y695 XRY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,332 mi
Last recorded96,332 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY695 XRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 96,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,788 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,428 miles

rear brake discs corroded in areas on the braking face. centre exhaust mounting corroded away from its pipe;

Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,297 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 67,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XRY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

Y695 XRY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y695 XRY safe to buy?

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