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Y997 YAN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,071 mi
Last recorded98,071 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 YAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,071 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 96,860 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 96,860 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,770 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,199 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,405 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,400 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 89,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,067 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,888 miles

offside front wing repeater lens damaged not showing white light

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,866 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,071 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

frpnt tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,707 miles

front tyre worn on inner edges

knock from front suspension

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 28 May 2008 65,720 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 65,720 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 May 2007 60,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads low †slight brake bind n/s/r †o/s/r tyre peishing on limit

Pass 4 May 2007 60,738 miles

rear pads low †slight brake bind n/s/r †o/s/r tyre peishing on limit

Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,792 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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Y997 YAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y997 YAN, 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 Y997 YAN registered?

Y997 YAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y997 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 YAN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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