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Y705 HJR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,398 mi
Last recorded101,398 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 HJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,398 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 101,936 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 101,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,133 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,118 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,821 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,996 miles

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 1 Aug 2011 69,328 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,795 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,815 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,658 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 49,658 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 42,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 36,642 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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Y705 HJR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJR, 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 HJR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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