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Y944 HEB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,114 mi
Last recorded144,114 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 HEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 144,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 143,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 136,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside damage to outer sill

exhaust centre sleeve in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2018 122,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside damage to outer sill

exhaust centre sleeve in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2017 116,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2017 115,983 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2016 109,968 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,460 miles

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tread starting to split slightly offside front tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2015 105,460 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tread starting to split slightly offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,444 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 95,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,920 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 91,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,582 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,552 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 77,552 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 64,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,237 miles

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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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Y944 HEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y944 HEB, 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 Y944 HEB registered?

Y944 HEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y944 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y944 HEB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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