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Y819 SNV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,220 mi
Last recorded103,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 SNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 103,220 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,734 miles

All brake discs has surface rust

Fail 13 Feb 2019 102,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

All brake discs has surface rust

Engine light on

Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,449 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 101,449 miles

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

e.m.l light on

nearside front brake plate starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2016 99,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,748 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 97,411 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,337 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,389 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,620 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,652 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 81,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 81,294 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,091 miles

slight play os & ns front top strut mountings.slight play front anti roll bar mounting bushes.front tyres worn on edges.os & ns rear road springs corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,136 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,379 miles

rear brake disc pads wearing low on n/s

Pass 27 Jan 2007 41,799 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,329 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 34,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y819 SNV, 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 SNV?

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What year was Y819 SNV registered?

Y819 SNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y819 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y819 SNV shows 21 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.

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