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Y859 GWV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,238 mi
Last recorded128,238 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 128,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,749 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger door interior handle insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,790 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 117,778 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,698 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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 May 2012 112,654 miles

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

slieght play in ns steering arm

Fail 17 May 2012 112,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slieght play in ns steering arm

Pass 25 Oct 2010 112,643 miles

o/s inner cv boot split / handbrake button missing /

Fail 22 Oct 2010 112,642 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s inner cv boot split / handbrake button missing /

Pass 7 Apr 2009 102,471 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 102,471 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 83,441 miles

front right tyre front left tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,359 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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Y859 GWV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y859 GWV, 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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Y859 GWV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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