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Y840 CSF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,050 mi
Last recorded115,050 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 CSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 115,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 104,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,848 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear suspension components corroding.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 93,927 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear suspension components corroding.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,584 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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 89,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,214 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 82,209 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,706 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 67,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front indicater lense damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,461 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,439 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,578 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,914 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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Y840 CSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y840 CSF, 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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Y840 CSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y840 CSF safe to buy?

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