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Y728 DHO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,475 mi
Last recorded99,475 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 DHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,475 miles

Front bumper slightly loose but still secure

Offside Headlamp slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,112 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 88,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

e/m light on

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,999 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 74,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,038 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 66,038 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 16 May 2012 65,023 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2011 61,617 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 8 May 2010 57,023 miles

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

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

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

nearside inner track rod worn

Pass 9 May 2009 53,836 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 53,649 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 49,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 43,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2006 35,542 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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Y728 DHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y728 DHO, 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 Y728 DHO registered?

Y728 DHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y728 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y728 DHO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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