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Y781 CRP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

224,059 mi
Last recorded224,059 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 CRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 224,059 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 218,638 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 210,033 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2012 210,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 205,264 miles

inner edges of front and rear brake discs badly correded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 205,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 197,258 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2010 197,258 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 188,722 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 177,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 177,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 162,830 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 161,558 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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Y781 CRP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y781 CRP, 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 Y781 CRP registered?

Y781 CRP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y781 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 CRP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y781 CRP have outstanding finance?

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