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Y964 MCL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,247 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,247 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,856 miles

front discs and pads worn

lift in top mounts

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 94,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs and pads worn

lift in top mounts

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 87,784 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 86,290 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,461 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 72,877 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 72,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 68,036 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 68,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,342 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,797 miles

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

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

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 MCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y964 MCL, 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 MCL registered?

Y964 MCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y964 MCL safe to buy?

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