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Y817 DDJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,116 mi
Last recorded50,116 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 DDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,116 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 50,116 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 37,310 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,304 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,248 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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Y817 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y817 DDJ, 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 Y817 DDJ registered?

Y817 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y817 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y817 DDJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y817 DDJ have outstanding finance?

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