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Y901 WFL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,910 mi
Last recorded184,910 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 WFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 184,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

coolant leak

Fail 24 Feb 2017 184,905 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

coolant leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 180,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 174,497 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 169,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 169,047 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 164,149 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 158,099 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 145,247 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 134,660 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 134,658 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2008 128,130 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 119,668 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,633 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 85,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 54,089 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 WFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 WFL, 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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Y901 WFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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