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Y945 NNO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,900 mi
Last recorded174,900 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 NNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 174,900 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 174,900 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 173,657 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 172,859 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 171,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 169,669 miles

Front and offside rear tyres worn and perished,

Pass 12 Sep 2016 168,124 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 166,572 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 166,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 164,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust/cat rattle

Pass 12 Aug 2013 159,515 miles

slight corrosion to nearside sill

Pass 22 Sep 2012 152,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 145,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 137,318 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 137,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 124,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 113,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 101,318 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 87,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 87,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management warning light illuminated

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

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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Y945 NNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y945 NNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y945 NNO registered?

Y945 NNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y945 NNO safe to buy?

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