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Y907 OTF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,496 mi
Last recorded99,496 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY907 OTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sills corroded

power steering pipe damp

Fail 14 Sep 2020 99,227 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in the inner steering arm

both sills corroded

power steering pipe damp

Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake discs worn pitted and corroded

both front head light lens are deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2019 97,300 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake discs worn pitted and corroded

both front head light lens are deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 93,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 93,821 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml lamp on.

o/s sun visor missing.

o/s wiper blade end split.

slight play in o/s tie rod.

t.c lamp on.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres getting low.

both rear tyres perished.

e.m.l lamp on.

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 50,972 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 47,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,190 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 38,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2008 43,808 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,064 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 30,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y907 OTF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y907 OTF, 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 Y907 OTF registered?

Y907 OTF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y907 OTF safe to buy?

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