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YH51 YDN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,766 mi
Last recorded55,766 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 YDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,166 miles

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,186 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has a small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,283 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HEAT SHIELD DAMAGED AROUND N/S TANK AREA (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE BECOMING LOW ON TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DUST BOOTS SPLIT AND IN POOR CONDITION (2.7.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,112 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,985 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 41,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 38,485 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,873 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,388 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 29,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 26,692 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,059 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,830 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,177 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 YDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YH51 YDN, 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 YH51 YDN registered?

YH51 YDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is YH51 YDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 YDN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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