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Y97 ERU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,057 mi
Last recorded108,057 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 ERU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,057 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 108,057 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,957 miles

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 101,956 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 91,450 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jun 2014 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,562 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,557 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,347 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 42,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,675 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,477 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,798 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged,o/s/f worn on edge

Pass 17 Jun 2005 19,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y97 ERU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y97 ERU, 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 Y97 ERU registered?

Y97 ERU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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