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Y841 AOG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,005 mi
Last recorded127,005 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY841 AOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 127,005 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 127,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 118,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 118,777 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 110,250 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 110,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 100,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,624 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,971 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 80,971 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,802 miles

o/s rear tyre is low on air pressure and slightly distorted

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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Y841 AOG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y841 AOG, 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 Y841 AOG registered?

Y841 AOG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y841 AOG safe to buy?

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