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Y963 OGU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,627 mi
Last recorded114,627 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 OGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 114,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner BALL JOINT ON STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,729 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 109,684 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal has slight travel.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 101,144 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 101,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

EML ON

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,593 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,084 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,611 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,518 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,308 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 64,312 miles

Engine management fault light stay's on.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 61,421 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,609 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 58,609 miles

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

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,706 miles

front tyres low

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,412 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,532 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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Y963 OGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y963 OGU, 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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Y963 OGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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