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Y737 VOP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,595 mi
Last recorded144,595 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 VOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 144,595 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 136,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 115,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,163 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 92,107 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 69,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 63,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 56,586 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 56,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,080 miles

advise front brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,283 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 48,274 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,973 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 91,670 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 VOP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP registered?

Y737 VOP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y737 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y737 VOP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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