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Y916 BRM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,655 mi
Last recorded124,655 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 BRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 124,655 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 124,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,110 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 110,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 102,930 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 80,838 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,431 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,750 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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Y916 BRM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y916 BRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y916 BRM registered?

Y916 BRM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y916 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y916 BRM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y916 BRM have outstanding finance?

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