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Y713 HUY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,006 mi
Last recorded93,006 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 HUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,006 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 93,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,320 miles

General corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Oct 2016 86,320 miles

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

General corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,508 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 68,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,631 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cracks to rear tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,514 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear, visual check only carried out to seat belt

n/s & o/s rear tyres have cracks to the tread

n/s wiper blade split, drivers view to front screen not effected

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,994 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,704 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 42,271 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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Y713 HUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y713 HUY, 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 Y713 HUY registered?

Y713 HUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y713 HUY safe to buy?

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