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Y737 CEG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,480 mi
Last recorded118,480 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 CEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 118,480 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 116,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 116,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 113,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 113,792 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,090 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 98,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 96,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 96,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,728 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brake pad worn low

offside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre outer side wall slight damage

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,686 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 56,187 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 56,187 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,624 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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Y737 CEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y737 CEG, 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 Y737 CEG registered?

Y737 CEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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