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Y757 AAH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,210 mi
Last recorded137,210 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY757 AAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 137,210 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 129,837 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 129,829 miles

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

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

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)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner wall has excessive cut (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,900 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 126,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 120,912 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 113,635 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,736 miles

rear pads worn to excess

Pass 20 Nov 2010 98,868 miles

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,844 miles

advise engine check light on at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2008 78,339 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,250 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked between the treads

Pass 11 Nov 2006 59,656 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 52,162 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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Y757 AAH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y757 AAH, 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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What year was Y757 AAH registered?

Y757 AAH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y757 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y757 AAH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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