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Y959 RWH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,421 mi
Last recorded143,421 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 RWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 143,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush splitting

Offside rear brake disc slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipes at rear end slight corrosion

front tyres perishing and inner edges wearing

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

rear suspension springs slight corrosion

Fail 19 May 2016 143,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush splitting

Offside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes at rear end slight corrosion

front tyres perishing and inner edges wearing

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

rear suspension springs slight corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2015 142,207 miles

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2014 138,886 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 136,065 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 134,160 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 129,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 121,916 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 121,913 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 108,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 91,356 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damage

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 67,184 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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Y959 RWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y959 RWH, 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

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What year was Y959 RWH registered?

Y959 RWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y959 RWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y959 RWH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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