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Y767 WVE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,752 mi
Last recorded114,752 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY767 WVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,752 miles

under vehicle and all brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2019 114,750 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle and all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside sill surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2017 95,662 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 May 2017 95,600 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 May 2016 84,621 miles

both rear tyres perished in side walls

Fail 10 May 2016 84,577 miles

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)

both rear tyres perished in side walls

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,399 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 81,399 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 74,495 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,526 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 67,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,432 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 63,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,991 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,338 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 WVE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y767 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

Y767 WVE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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