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Y83 HYC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

120,913 mi
Last recorded120,913 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 HYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 120,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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))

both rear lights slightly loose

Pass 1 Apr 2020 119,242 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,876 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rack boots damp

engine light on

offside front outer CV boot cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2019 117,876 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rack boots damp

engine light on

offside front outer CV boot cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,850 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 97,675 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 97,674 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2016 88,644 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,628 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 82,663 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 82,649 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2014 77,681 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 74,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,520 miles

Sills dented

Wipers starting to split

Fail 4 Apr 2012 69,518 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,530 miles

Both sills dented

Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,530 miles

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

Both sills dented

Fail 20 Apr 2010 60,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bit of play in steering rack

bit of wear to rear brake discs

centre exhaust bracket broken

dent offside outer sill

parts of exhaust system rusting

some undercutting to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,034 miles

bit of play in steering rack

bit of wear to rear brake discs

centre exhaust bracket broken

dent offside outer sill

parts of exhaust system rusting

some undercutting to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,756 miles

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

dent offside outer sill

parts of exhaust system rusting

Fail 21 Apr 2009 55,756 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

dent offside outer sill

offside front tyre tread 2mm (worn raised tread area)

parts of exhaust system rusting

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,673 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 42,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,619 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,181 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 35,181 miles

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

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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Y83 HYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 Y83 HYC, 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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Y83 HYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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