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Y768 BRP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,071 mi
Last recorded102,071 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 BRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 102,071 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,711 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

engine management light

Pass 27 May 2015 92,909 miles

both steering rack ends have play close to limits

engine light illuminated

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak on engine

pad warning light illuminated

play in both front suspension top mounts

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 May 2014 81,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light illuminated

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 78,167 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

front and rear pads worn low

o/s handbrake cable poor condition

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever 'not on its stop'

pad warning light illuminated

Pass 19 May 2012 74,595 miles

o/s/f steering rack slight play

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 12 May 2011 67,554 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 May 2010 59,694 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 7 May 2009 496,332 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2009 49,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2008 40,326 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 40,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 34,782 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,777 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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Y768 BRP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 Y768 BRP, 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 Y768 BRP registered?

Y768 BRP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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