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Y747 NNO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 NNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 102,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 102,546 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,823 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 96,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,202 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 11 Mar 2016 89,202 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,879 miles

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 82,879 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,964 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 70,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,363 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Feb 2012 66,363 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,384 miles

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

engine management warning light on

front disc`s slightly worn and corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2010 62,384 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on

front disc`s slightly worn and corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,019 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,980 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,071 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,586 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 NNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NNO, 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 NNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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