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Y861 GWV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,117 mi
Last recorded141,117 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 141,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,011 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 136,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 132,804 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,077 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 129,077 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 122,971 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,997 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 116,882 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,148 miles

n/s/r silght binding

Pass 3 Jan 2015 108,104 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 105,352 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 105,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,460 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 101,973 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,145 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 96,145 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,267 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,292 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 74,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 72,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 63,519 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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Y861 GWV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y861 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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What year was Y861 GWV registered?

Y861 GWV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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