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Y793 GFG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,947 mi
Last recorded54,947 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 GFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 54,947 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

catalyst noisy

headlamp beam images vague. lenses deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2018 54,630 miles

Brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 May 2018 54,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2017 53,602 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 9 May 2016 52,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 51,873 miles

Catalist baffle rattling

Pass 7 May 2014 50,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 49,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 47,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,735 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 46,028 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 46,023 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 44,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,267 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 35,808 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 31,049 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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Y793 GFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y793 GFG, 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 Y793 GFG registered?

Y793 GFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y793 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y793 GFG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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