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Y733 HHT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,016 mi
Last recorded95,016 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 HHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 95,016 miles

Central Front Exhaust lower shield insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 95,015 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Front Exhaust lower shield insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,158 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 92,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 91,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,295 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,493 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,047 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,511 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 80,511 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,549 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,078 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,078 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,566 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 74,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,168 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 65,329 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 57,032 miles

advisorys same as test no 291249357110

Fail 8 Jun 2007 56,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,159 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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Y733 HHT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y733 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 Y733 HHT registered?

Y733 HHT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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