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Y98 SWR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,005 mi
Last recorded114,005 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 SWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2014 114,005 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,005 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front lower arm bush bonding starting to split

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Reverse lamp cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2013 101,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front lower arm bush bonding starting to split

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Reverse lamp cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,482 miles

rear brake pads getting low

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted at n/s/r outer position full inspection of adult belt not carried out.

groove worn in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2010 77,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted at n/s/r outer position full inspection of adult belt not carried out.

groove worn in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust bracket worn and rattling

rear n/o plate discolouring

Pass 3 Oct 2007 59,133 miles

centre exhaust mounting worn

n/s and o/s/f wiper blades worn

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,903 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 51,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

unstable cruise speed emissions not testable

Pass 27 Sep 2005 44,919 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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Y98 SWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y98 SWR, 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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Y98 SWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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