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Y835 GYC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,520 mi
Last recorded155,520 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 GYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 155,520 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 143,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 129,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 129,870 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,444 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2017 111,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,349 miles

osr brake has slight bind

Pass 30 May 2015 96,110 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 96,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 89,489 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 89,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,085 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 87,085 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 80,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 75,283 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,527 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 69,444 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)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,721 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,250 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,717 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 52,717 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise front and rear pads low

Fail 26 Oct 2007 51,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,518 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,970 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 38,968 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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Y835 GYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y835 GYC, 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 Y835 GYC registered?

Y835 GYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y835 GYC shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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