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Y895 EFC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,433 mi
Last recorded139,433 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 EFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 139,433 miles

both front indicators discolored

engine oil leaks

front wishbone rear bushes worn

rear brake discs worn pads appear ok

slight play O/S/F track rod end

wiper blades poor

Fail 8 Aug 2018 139,433 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front indicators discolored

engine oil leaks

front wishbone rear bushes worn

rear brake discs worn pads appear ok

slight play O/S/F track rod end

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Aug 2017 125,649 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 123,978 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,350 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 105,264 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 105,264 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 98,154 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 7 Jul 2012 98,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 83,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,437 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 60,033 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 59,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,205 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 48,808 miles

Offside Rear 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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Y895 EFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y895 EFC, 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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Y895 EFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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