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Y992 CDS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,235 mi
Last recorded111,235 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 CDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 111,235 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

front back brake plate slightly deteriorated both sides

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2016 111,382 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

nearside front back brake plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 1 May 2015 106,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 106,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,769 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 86,648 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 86,647 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2011 77,247 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 77,247 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

traction control lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,042 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 13 Apr 2010 70,034 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,135 miles

knock from vehicle at front whilst braking

Fail 20 Jan 2009 62,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

knock from vehicle at front whilst braking

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,632 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 30,808 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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Y992 CDS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y992 CDS, 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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Y992 CDS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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