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Y94 BSF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,877 mi
Last recorded56,877 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 BSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,877 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,412 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,942 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,928 miles

corrosion at rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,138 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,774 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,866 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,864 miles

both front tyres on 3 mm & slight outer wall damage/cracking

centre undertray insecure at o/s/f

exhaust centre bracket broken away from system

front discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 7 Mar 2006 21,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,798 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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Y94 BSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y94 BSF, 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 Y94 BSF registered?

Y94 BSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y94 BSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y94 BSF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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