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Y92 GHP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,764 mi
Last recorded107,764 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 GHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 107,764 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 107,764 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,430 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 107,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2014 103,301 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 103,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,463 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner edges.

Front number plate deteriorated, readable.

Rear brake discs worn on edges.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front - inner brake pads look to wearing low. Difficult to see thickness.

Front number plate deteriorated, readable.

N/S/F tyre tread worn on shoulders.

Rear brake discs worn on edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,943 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 91,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,071 miles

Cannot check any rear seatbelts as 2x child seats fitted.

Front brake discs have slight lip at edges.

Gearbox oil leak.

O/S/F sidelight dim.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 5 May 2010 76,810 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 76,718 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 67,437 miles

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

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 20 May 2008 57,137 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 57,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,688 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 44,529 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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Y92 GHP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y92 GHP, 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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Y92 GHP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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