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Y993 YNH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,991 mi
Last recorded111,991 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 YNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 111,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 111,991 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 109,059 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front and rear brake pads appear low

warning lights on on dash

Fail 1 Dec 2011 109,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front and rear brake pads appear low

warning lights on on dash

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,271 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2009 97,729 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 97,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,942 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,674 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

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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Y993 YNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y993 YNH, 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 Y993 YNH registered?

Y993 YNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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