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Y96 JVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 JVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,715 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,125 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,500 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,403 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,081 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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Y96 JVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y96 JVW, 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 Y96 JVW registered?

Y96 JVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y96 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 JVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y96 JVW have outstanding finance?

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