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Y974 CEO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,262 mi
Last recorded166,262 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 CEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 166,262 miles

Offside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Small gear oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 165,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 157,323 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine management light on dash board

Pass 15 Jun 2016 149,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear offside & nearside brakes are binding slightly

all brake discs are slightly rusty

exhaust center sleeve joint, & clamps are rusting

Fail 15 Jun 2016 149,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear offside & nearside brakes are binding slightly

all brake discs are slightly rusty

exhaust center sleeve joint, & clamps are rusting

Pass 8 Jun 2015 146,747 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2014 143,595 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 143,595 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 137,565 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 124,841 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 108,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 80,068 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 800,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2006 71,349 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 71,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y974 CEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y974 CEO, 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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Y974 CEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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