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Y767 LDY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,567 mi
Last recorded78,567 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY767 LDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,567 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2018 78,046 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2018 78,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2017 74,237 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 64,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,265 miles

Front front discs worn

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

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

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

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

Rear discs worn corroded on outer edges

engine management light on

front discs worn

suspect n/s/r pads sticking in carrier

temporary repair to o/s wing mirror

Fail 2 Sep 2015 63,263 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

engine management light on

front discs worn

suspect n/s/r pads sticking in carrier

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,567 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 50,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine mangment light on.

Service warning light on.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,358 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,472 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 31,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,174 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,524 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,584 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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Y767 LDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y767 LDY, 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 Y767 LDY registered?

Y767 LDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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