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AAS 334

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,072 mi
Last recorded93,072 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAS 334
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,072 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 93,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,839 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 92,666 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 92,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 91,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,209 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 91,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

advise rear brake check

Pass 22 Jun 2009 89,978 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 2 Aug 2008 89,570 miles

Nearside Front KingPin has slight play

Offside Front KingPin has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2007 89,444 miles

Nearside front King Pin has slight play

Offside front King Pin has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2006 88,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside and Nearside Front King Pins show signs of slight wear

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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AAS 334 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AAS 334, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAS 334 registered?

AAS 334 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is AAS 334 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAS 334 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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