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Y897 CGC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,146 mi
Last recorded113,146 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 CGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 113,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four brake discs pitted and corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jun 2018 106,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 95,766 miles

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

ecu light on.

Pass 25 May 2016 84,626 miles

ECU light on.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,289 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 69,991 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 69,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,725 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 10 May 2011 60,229 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2010 53,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 53,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 44,781 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 44,684 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,967 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 39,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 37,416 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 37,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

warning lamp on dash

Pass 3 May 2006 34,732 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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Y897 CGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y897 CGC, 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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Y897 CGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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