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Y876 GAP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,309 mi
Last recorded100,309 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 GAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,309 miles

play found at n/s/f road wheel suspect inner rack joint

play found at o/s/f road wheel suspect inner rack joint advise to get it checked

Fail 18 Nov 2014 100,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

play found at n/s/f road wheel suspect inner rack joint

play found at o/s/f road wheel suspect inner rack joint advise to get it checked

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,398 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smear

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,437 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 63,495 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 63,495 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 55,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 47,574 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,768 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,817 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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Y876 GAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y876 GAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y876 GAP registered?

Y876 GAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y876 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y876 GAP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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