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Y728 SRB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,709 mi
Last recorded100,709 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 SRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,709 miles

Central exhaust mount deteriorated still adequately supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 100,693 miles

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

Central exhaust mount deteriorated still adequately supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 78,082 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

front brake pads wearing thin

movement both front suspension top mounts

slight play rack ends

Pass 11 Aug 2012 78,082 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

front brake pads wearing thin

movement both front suspension top mounts

slight play rack ends

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,245 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,151 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 60,395 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 56,152 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 40,268 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 SRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y728 SRB, 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 SRB registered?

Y728 SRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 2001.

Is Y728 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y728 SRB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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