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Y819 CSF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,488 mi
Last recorded138,488 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 CSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 138,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 133,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 129,467 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,927 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 123,922 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 117,711 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 110,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 96,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,385 miles

age cracking in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn very uneven on inner tread

slight wear in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 88,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 80,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,513 miles

CENTRE TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TYRES APPROACHING "2mm" WEAR BARS

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,242 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y819 CSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y819 CSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y819 CSF?

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What year was Y819 CSF registered?

Y819 CSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y819 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y819 CSF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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