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Y732 HHT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,150 mi
Last recorded90,150 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY732 HHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,150 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mounting broken but still secure

headlamp beam patterns weak(clouded lens)

mil light on dash (pre 2003)

nearside inner steering rack joint very badly worn

nearside rear tyre low on air pressure

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on edge of tread and badly cracking in treads

offside inner steering rack joint very badly worn

offside rear tyre cracking in treads and has a cut to the limit but no cords or ply showing at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,738 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 84,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,093 miles

Both headlamps are deteriorating and has started to affect the images and light output

Brake servo vacuum pipe split at the inline valve

Front number plate loose at the nearside end

Play in the offside inner steering rack joint

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2018 76,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamps are deteriorating and has started to affect the images and light output

Brake servo vacuum pipe split at the inline valve

Front number plate loose at the nearside end

Play in the offside inner steering rack joint

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,694 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing/cracking 205 55 16v

EML light is on

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are perishing/cracking 205 55 16v

EML light is on

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,614 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 63,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front roll bar bushes dry

Fail 3 Sep 2013 44,331 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

front roll bar bushes dry

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,188 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,096 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 12,763 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall is worn

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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Y732 HHT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y732 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 Y732 HHT registered?

Y732 HHT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y732 HHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y732 HHT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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