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Y76 MDN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,322 mi
Last recorded102,322 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 MDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 102,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 102,304 miles

Braking system leaking Servo hose leaking at check valve connection. (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges due to steering wear.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre old 2010 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,761 miles

Gearbox damp.

NSF shock abosorber gaiter deterioated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rust patch on NSF section of sill.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,836 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken and connector sleeve clamp broken between cat and centre box.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

stone chip damaged on ns sill.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 58,834 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Centre exhaust mount broken and connector sleeve clamp broken between cat and centre box.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

stone chip damaged on ns sill.

sump plug leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 42,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated and weak

nsr tyre old and cracking

oil leak from sump bung

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,630 miles

both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated and weak

nsr tyre old and cracking

oil leak from sump bung

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,514 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,082 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 78,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,514 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,161 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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Y76 MDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc 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 Y76 MDN, 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 Y76 MDN registered?

Y76 MDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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