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Y763 HDN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,136 mi
Last recorded150,136 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY763 HDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 150,136 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 139,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deterioration, not affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake flexible hose ferrule slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deterioration, not affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake flexible hose ferrule slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2017 128,542 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front sill corrosion not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 122,464 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 122,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,679 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 119,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 113,197 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 113,090 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,214 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 92,386 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 92,385 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 8 Jul 2009 80,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,717 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 69,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,961 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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Y763 HDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y763 HDN, 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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Y763 HDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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