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Y752 HMX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,533 mi
Last recorded138,533 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 138,533 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 131,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 131,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly perish

Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,799 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 99,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,173 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,460 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 84,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2010 75,583 miles

advise centre exhaust mtg slightly worn

advise engine stabiliser has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2009 67,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,849 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2007 48,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 40,615 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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Y752 HMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y752 HMX, 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 Y752 HMX registered?

Y752 HMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y752 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y752 HMX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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