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Y901 NDV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,170 mi
Last recorded112,170 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 NDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 112,170 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,317 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 101,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

tyre size : 205 / 55 r16

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,365 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,057 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 67,057 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,421 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,467 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 53,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,889 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,043 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,935 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,718 miles

front tyres perrishing & close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2005 21,368 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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Y901 NDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y901 NDV, 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 Y901 NDV registered?

Y901 NDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y901 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 NDV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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