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Y965 HGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,918 mi
Last recorded51,918 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 HGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded

nearside front brake pipes covered in grease

nearside rear brake pipes covered in grease

offside front brake pipes covered in grease

offside rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,900 miles

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

headlights tarnished

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,900 miles

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

both headlights slightly tarnished

Fail 22 Jul 2019 51,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both headlights slightly tarnished

Pass 9 May 2018 42,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,702 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,040 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 23,040 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 22,060 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 20,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,499 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

Fail 5 May 2012 18,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2012 18,105 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 14,322 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 14,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,409 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 12,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,719 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 7,492 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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Y965 HGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y965 HGX, 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 Y965 HGX registered?

Y965 HGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y965 HGX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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