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Y954 WDO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,789 mi
Last recorded76,789 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 WDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,789 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,751 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,016 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 51,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,093 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,534 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,515 miles

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,838 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,785 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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Y954 WDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y954 WDO, 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 Y954 WDO registered?

Y954 WDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y954 WDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y954 WDO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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