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Y937 CDS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,590 mi
Last recorded70,590 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 CDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,590 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,427 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on rear surface of offside front brake disc

Fail 7 Nov 2011 59,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on rear surface of offside front brake disc

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,301 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,467 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 35,966 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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Y937 CDS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y937 CDS, 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 Y937 CDS registered?

Y937 CDS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y937 CDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y937 CDS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y937 CDS have outstanding finance?

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