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YH51 HBR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,349 mi
Last recorded113,349 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 HBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 113,349 miles

hi level brake light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2018 113,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

hi level brake light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,756 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 103,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 95,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 95,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 86,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to cat link clamp blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge of tyre advise new tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise worn to 0mm on the inner edge advise new tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,179 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 76,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,226 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,017 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,026 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 42,866 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,693 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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YH51 HBR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 YH51 HBR, 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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YH51 HBR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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