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Y884 RRX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,344 mi
Last recorded60,344 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 RRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed including break pipes and hoses

Pass 31 May 2023 58,824 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 58,795 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,558 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 58,558 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,120 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,048 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 48,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 43,537 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 43,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,634 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 37,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,264 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,638 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,231 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 RRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RRX, 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 RRX registered?

Y884 RRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y884 RRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y884 RRX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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