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Y900 JOY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,755 mi
Last recorded116,755 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY900 JOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 116,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 112,444 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2012 112,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,926 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Jul 2011 107,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Jul 2010 102,615 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 102,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 91,352 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 May 2008 78,085 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 78,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2007 65,570 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

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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Y900 JOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y900 JOY, 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 Y900 JOY registered?

Y900 JOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y900 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y900 JOY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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