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Y944 OAN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,655 mi
Last recorded64,655 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 OAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,655 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,171 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,856 miles

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,910 miles

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

eng light on

front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

eng light on

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,828 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 56,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,966 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,480 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 32,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre badly perrished / cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f wiper blade upside down † †

Pass 16 Sep 2005 26,308 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 26,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 OAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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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Y944 OAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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