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Y866 HTX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,280 mi
Last recorded111,280 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 HTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil dipstick damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2018 111,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

oil dipstick damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,130 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,130 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 91,421 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise uneven wear on n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,564 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 86,564 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,898 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 82,898 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on tread

Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,999 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,671 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,620 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,802 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 HTX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HTX, 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 HTX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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