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Y961 NOY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,849 mi
Last recorded107,849 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 NOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,849 miles

corroded outer sills.

problems with bonnet catch difficult to open and latch

Fail 28 Jan 2016 107,849 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,758 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,406 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 100,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,703 miles

front n/s and o/s lower arm bushes slight detiorated

Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,763 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,763 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,064 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 68,064 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 55,129 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,033 miles

front tyers scrubbing both edges

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

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

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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Y961 NOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y961 NOY, 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 Y961 NOY registered?

Y961 NOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y961 NOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y961 NOY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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