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Y986 HDU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 HDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 121,020 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 119,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside steering arm slight wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 118,007 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 118,007 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke when engine is warm and idling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 115,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,568 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,556 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 87,124 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,259 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,446 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

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

nearside rear tyre irregular wear

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,755 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slight distortion

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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Y986 HDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y986 HDU, 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 Y986 HDU registered?

Y986 HDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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