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Y866 GNY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,039 mi
Last recorded66,039 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 GNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,039 miles

Front Slight movement in both suspension strut tops

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,599 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight movement in front suspension strut tops

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,634 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 7 Apr 2017 60,596 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,549 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,366 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,873 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,554 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and perished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,085 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 28,915 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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Y866 GNY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y866 GNY, 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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Y866 GNY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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