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Y747 CUY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,533 mi
Last recorded124,533 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 CUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 124,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear outer cills corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 124,533 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear outer cills corroded.

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 113,733 miles

Both outer sill corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Fail 2 May 2018 113,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both outer sill corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Pass 8 May 2017 100,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 100,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,341 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,922 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 86,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 80,616 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 80,599 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 73,548 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 69,921 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking/perished/deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2012 69,921 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking/perished/deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2011 65,097 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

traction control malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

vehicle only just passed the exhaust emmissions test

Fail 25 May 2011 65,097 miles

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

traction control malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

vehicle only just passed the exhaust emmissions test

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,393 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,813 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 47,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,857 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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Y747 CUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y747 CUY, 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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Y747 CUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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