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Y706 HHT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,595 mi
Last recorded77,595 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 HHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,195 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,738 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,905 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 56,876 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,893 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR EXHAUST LEAK.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?BRAKE BALANCE POOR.IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,596 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,129 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 44,129 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,078 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,721 miles

long brake pedal travel but still has reserve

Fail 4 Apr 2007 37,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 34,675 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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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Y706 HHT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y706 HHT, 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 Y706 HHT registered?

Y706 HHT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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