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Y819 FVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,854 mi
Last recorded20,854 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,854 miles

passenger air bag warning lamp on

Fail 12 Oct 2012 20,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

amber oil warning lamp displayed[dipstick level low]***1 ltr 5W30 added FOC***

passenger air bag warning lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,532 miles

air bag warning lamp displayed

Pass 30 Oct 2010 18,662 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr/osr tyres-outer sidewalls deteriorated[OE]***205/55R16-91W***

osr outer sill damaged/creased

Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,640 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf/nsr/osr tyre sidewalls deteriorated[OE]***205/55W16***

Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,909 miles

nsf/nsr & osr tyres outer sidewalls starting to deteriorate/split[O.E]***205/55W16S***

Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,160 miles

nsr & osr tyres deteriorating[outer sidewalls]***205/55W16S***

Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,086 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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Y819 FVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y819 FVW, 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 Y819 FVW registered?

Y819 FVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y819 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y819 FVW shows 8 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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