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Y776 HDN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,995 mi
Last recorded110,995 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 HDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,995 miles

Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on anti roll bar; **Advise Att** (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.6mm min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before & after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly lagging

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 110,929 miles

Emissions not tested could not be fully tested as R.P.M too erractic (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on anti roll bar; **Advise Att** (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.6mm min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before & after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly lagging

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,194 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 108,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 104,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,955 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,359 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine light on

exhaust emits blue/grey smoke at idle

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,193 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

windscreen has scratches

Fail 4 Mar 2015 94,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

windscreen has scratches

Fail 15 Mar 2014 87,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 87,740 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 80,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 73,081 miles

all discs corroded

all tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2009 64,379 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 57,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 45,473 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,125 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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Y776 HDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y776 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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What year was Y776 HDN registered?

Y776 HDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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