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Y779 DNV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,553 mi
Last recorded123,553 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 DNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 123,553 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside wiper has split ends

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 120,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside wiper has split ends

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,372 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 114,249 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine mis-fire (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,901 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,166 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 104,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes appear low

front windscreen scratched

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres split badly between tread blocks

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,631 miles

engine lamp on

o/s mirror damage

traction control lamp on

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,983 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,165 miles

front discs worn

Pass 15 May 2012 91,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 91,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 82,871 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 82,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,499 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 59,657 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,070 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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Y779 DNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y779 DNV, 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 Y779 DNV registered?

Y779 DNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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