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Y919 OAN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,376 mi
Last recorded164,376 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 OAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 164,376 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim bulb (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2018 164,367 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim bulb (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 157,801 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 146,165 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)

discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2015 130,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 118,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 106,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2012 95,071 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,528 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,188 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 73,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,122 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,357 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre on absolute legal limit

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,752 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,927 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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Y919 OAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y919 OAN, 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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Y919 OAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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