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Y832 GAA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,273 mi
Last recorded103,273 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 GAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,273 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,787 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight play both front strut top mounts

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,155 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,234 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,827 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 67,827 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,849 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 52,773 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,982 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,137 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,850 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 36,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 30,931 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,931 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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Y832 GAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y832 GAA, 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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Y832 GAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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