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Y812 YAT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,830 mi
Last recorded105,830 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 YAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 105,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (normal blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 97,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,793 miles

condition of centre to rear exhaust joint

rust offside rear sill

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,393 miles

condition of front brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2013 80,366 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

condition of front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,640 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 53,648 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,304 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 33,141 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 23,296 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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Y812 YAT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y812 YAT, 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 Y812 YAT registered?

Y812 YAT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y812 YAT safe to buy?

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