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Y751 HUB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,824 mi
Last recorded101,824 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY751 HUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 101,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,622 miles

screen scratched

Fail 28 Mar 2012 89,617 miles

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

n/s/r brake discs has caught metal of pad

screen scratched

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,165 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

engine idle lumpy

Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,223 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

baby seat on n/s/r

engine management light on

gear box oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2008 53,322 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 50,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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Y751 HUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y751 HUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y751 HUB registered?

Y751 HUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y751 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y751 HUB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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