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Y727 BOC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,465 mi
Last recorded105,465 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 BOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,465 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2019 105,464 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2019 105,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 101,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,843 miles

Exhaust system has corrosion developing

General under body corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel tank straps have corrosion developing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,604 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,995 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 85,666 miles

Slight play in Nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 74,867 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,868 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,868 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,810 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,357 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 53,355 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,627 miles

205/55-16

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)

oil level close to minimum

Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,086 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 42,086 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2006 36,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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Y727 BOC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y727 BOC, 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 Y727 BOC registered?

Y727 BOC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y727 BOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y727 BOC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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