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Y984 ONY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,252 mi
Last recorded90,252 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 ONY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 90,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,144 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management lamp iluminated

Fail 16 Dec 2016 83,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management lamp iluminated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,534 miles

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

Offside Rear QUARTER PANAL...DAMAGED

Fail 12 Jan 2016 78,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6 (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear QUARTER PANAL...DAMAGED

Pass 9 Aug 2014 75,827 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 66,084 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 66,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 52,361 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 52,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,165 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,302 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,086 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,486 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 26,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,898 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,900 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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Y984 ONY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 Y984 ONY, 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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Y984 ONY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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