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Y752 GAX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,568 mi
Last recorded121,568 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 GAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,568 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 121,565 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 102,334 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 102,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,226 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,708 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 100,708 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 94,239 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 94,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2013 86,855 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2012 79,354 miles

exhaust center bracket corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 79,334 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust center bracket corroded

traction controle light on

Pass 25 May 2011 72,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 66,447 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 57,902 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 50,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air-bag lamp on

both rear tyre walls split

Pass 30 May 2007 43,332 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2006 35,539 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 35,436 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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Y752 GAX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y752 GAX, 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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Y752 GAX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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