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Y832 NLF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,643 mi
Last recorded88,643 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,643 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 88,643 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,602 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,499 miles

eml light is on

Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,468 miles

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

eml light is on

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,054 miles

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

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

engine check light on.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,988 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Traction control light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering reservior insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2011 69,897 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering reservior insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,922 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,632 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 45,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,656 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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Y832 NLF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y832 NLF, 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 Y832 NLF registered?

Y832 NLF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y832 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y832 NLF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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