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Y87 YAV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 YAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,669 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front sill damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front steering arm has slight movement

offside front steering arm has slight movement

Fail 27 Jun 2017 81,669 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front sill damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front steering arm has slight movement

offside front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,156 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 75,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 62,947 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2007 49,947 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,031 miles

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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 YAV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y87 YAV, 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 Y87 YAV registered?

Y87 YAV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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