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Y959 WVA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,013 mi
Last recorded119,013 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 WVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 119,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,254 miles

Eml on

Fail 27 Apr 2018 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Eml on

Pass 2 May 2017 111,828 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 111,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,259 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 104,258 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 96,372 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 96,372 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2014 88,197 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to debond

coolant leak

eml on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and perished

offside front tyre worn low and perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,806 miles

Coolant leak

engine light on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,807 miles

All Springs Corroded

Check Engine Light On

Pass 11 Jun 2011 70,475 miles

check engine light on/ o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed on eage

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,628 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

csat rattling

engine management light on

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,955 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 54,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,679 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,043 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 30,952 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WVA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVA, 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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Y959 WVA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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