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Y94 YAO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,721 mi
Last recorded118,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 YAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 118,721 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 115,403 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP MOUNTS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 115,403 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP MOUNTS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,940 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,199 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,875 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 103,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly warped

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,223 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,223 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 70,706 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine mangement light on dash

near side rear tyre start to perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,384 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 49,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,999 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD CRACKING WITH AGE

SLIGHT WEATHER DAMAGE TO REAR NUMBER PLATE

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,659 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 26,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,094 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 YAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

Y94 YAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y94 YAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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