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Y705 CGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,716 mi
Last recorded93,716 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 CGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap flap not shutting fully

Fail 14 Apr 2015 93,500 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel flap insecure

Pass 10 May 2014 84,371 miles

hi level brake light inop

Fail 9 May 2014 84,371 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

hi level brake light inop

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads wearing thin and discs lipped.

Rear tyres out of shape and cracked/perished.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,871 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Driers door difficult to open

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,785 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,354 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,578 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y705 CGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 Y705 CGN, 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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Y705 CGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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