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Y949 YAG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 YAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,969 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,047 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,436 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,337 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,289 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y949 YAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y949 YAG, 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

How do I check the history of Y949 YAG?

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What year was Y949 YAG registered?

Y949 YAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y949 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y949 YAG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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