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Y82 FCH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,742 mi
Last recorded121,742 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 FCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 121,742 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 121,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 121,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,155 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 101,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,741 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,741 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,636 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,646 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 64,533 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 56,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 47,916 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 47,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,779 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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Y82 FCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y82 FCH, 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 Y82 FCH registered?

Y82 FCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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