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Y962 JDT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,825 mi
Last recorded74,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 JDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 74,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,936 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,940 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,238 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,209 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 29,209 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,248 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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Y962 JDT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y962 JDT, 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 Y962 JDT registered?

Y962 JDT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y962 JDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y962 JDT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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