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Y899 PDN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,634 mi
Last recorded55,634 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 PDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,634 miles

Centre exhaust support mount bracket broken/missing

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 55,632 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 55,632 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 55,632 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,744 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,329 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes discs scored.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,319 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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Y899 PDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y899 PDN, 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 Y899 PDN registered?

Y899 PDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y899 PDN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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