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Y951 DNU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,057 mi
Last recorded118,057 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 DNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,057 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 118,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 114,295 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 114,139 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 114,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2014 109,731 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 102,841 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 93,460 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s/r tyre starting to distort

Pass 9 May 2011 87,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2010 83,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 80,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2008 72,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 61,187 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 61,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,178 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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Y951 DNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y951 DNU, 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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Y951 DNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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