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Y964 GHB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,070 mi
Last recorded87,070 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 GHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,070 miles

oil below minimum level

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 82,607 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,343 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 70,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,213 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,203 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 67,203 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,867 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 588,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

* Non standard wheels fitted †* N/S Sunvisor missing †

Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,060 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2006 57,051 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

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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Y964 GHB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y964 GHB, 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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What year was Y964 GHB registered?

Y964 GHB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y964 GHB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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