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Y884 NDN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 NDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,559 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 98,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 94,734 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 86,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 81,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 79,842 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 79,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,999 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 67,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 56,482 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 56,482 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,724 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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Y884 NDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 Y884 NDN, 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 Y884 NDN registered?

Y884 NDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y884 NDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y884 NDN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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