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Y921 VHR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,068 mi
Last recorded130,068 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 VHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 130,068 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 130,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,908 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 127,908 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 113,426 miles

middle exhaust mounting broken off

Fail 20 May 2016 113,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

middle exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,638 miles

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

middle exhaust mounting corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2014 97,709 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

Fail 30 May 2014 97,709 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Number Plate Damaged

Pass 29 May 2013 93,332 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 93,332 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 87,854 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 82,552 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 82,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,907 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,159 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y921 VHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y921 VHR, 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 Y921 VHR registered?

Y921 VHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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