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Y883 PVJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,371 mi
Last recorded109,371 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 PVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 98,648 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s o/s outer sills slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre and rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/f windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,294 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,815 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 72,815 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,337 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 67,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,289 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 57,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 41,534 miles

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

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

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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Y883 PVJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y883 PVJ, 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 Y883 PVJ registered?

Y883 PVJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y883 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y883 PVJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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