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Y87 GHP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,836 mi
Last recorded107,836 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 GHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 107,836 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 107,779 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,174 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 98,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,653 miles

E M L light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,314 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

gearbox slightly oily

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear axle bushes slightly perished on inside

Fail 25 Aug 2015 77,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine warning light on dash

gearbox slightly oily

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear axle bushes slightly perished on inside

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

slight bind on both rear brakes

slight movement in both front seat frames

Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,423 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

slight bind on both rear brakes

slight movement in both front seat frames

Pass 10 Aug 2013 57,494 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 57,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,366 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 56,366 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2009 48,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 40,131 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,434 miles

offside front washer faulty

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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Y87 GHP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y87 GHP, 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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Y87 GHP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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