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YD51 YHZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,212 mi
Last recorded97,212 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 YHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,212 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,535 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 87,494 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 88,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 84,405 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,938 miles

nearside washer jet secured in place by tape

Pass 18 Oct 2014 79,272 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,680 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,791 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,761 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,678 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,947 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 60,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 44,156 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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YD51 YHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YD51 YHZ, 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 YD51 YHZ registered?

YD51 YHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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