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Y841 DFC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,844 mi
Last recorded82,844 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,567 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 75,565 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (age related)205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,182 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is perrished on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,476 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 44,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,571 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,946 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 29,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,047 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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Y841 DFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y841 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

Y841 DFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y841 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y841 DFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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