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Y84 CDS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,196 mi
Last recorded107,196 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 CDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front discs worn

n/s handbrake not fully returning

rear axle corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2018 107,104 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front discs worn

n/s handbrake not fully returning

rear axle corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,588 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 102,527 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes have surface rust [all]

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

centre silencer joint corroded

front discs worn

fuel tank straps corroding

horn weak

power steering pipes corroding

rear axle corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2015 96,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,100 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

heavy corrosion to exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,482 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,925 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,586 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 63,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,078 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,074 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,839 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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Y84 CDS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y84 CDS, 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 Y84 CDS registered?

Y84 CDS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y84 CDS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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