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Y823 ERA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,663 mi
Last recorded108,663 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 ERA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 108,663 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,181 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror back damaged

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2017 100,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,044 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

slight play on near side front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,602 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 83,501 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,122 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 68,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,518 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 54,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust broken

rear discs pitted

Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s outer door handle insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,108 miles

o/s outer door handle insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,527 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 40,526 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y823 ERA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y823 ERA, 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

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What year was Y823 ERA registered?

Y823 ERA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y823 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y823 ERA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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