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Y78 OHC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,024 mi
Last recorded123,024 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 OHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 123,024 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2018 123,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges,offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2017 117,786 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 117,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,894 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 93,905 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 93,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,207 miles

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

brake discs wearing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,485 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,839 miles

brake discs wearing

Pass 28 Jul 2007 53,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,183 miles

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

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

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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Y78 OHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y78 OHC, 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 Y78 OHC registered?

Y78 OHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is Y78 OHC safe to buy?

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