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Y873 LRX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,530 mi
Last recorded102,530 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,530 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 102,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,328 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 22 Aug 2017 76,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,389 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 60,430 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,926 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,730 miles

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Fail 29 Jun 2012 47,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

presenter adviced

Fail 28 Jun 2012 46,722 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,742 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 43,740 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,681 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,299 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,369 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 36,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,171 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,593 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 30,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y873 LRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y873 LRX, 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 Y873 LRX registered?

Y873 LRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y873 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y873 LRX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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