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Y128 BGB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,609 mi
Last recorded90,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 BGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 90,609 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,270 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 85,270 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,130 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 82,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,351 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 78,351 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,790 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,969 miles

front wipers starting to split

nearside front washer jet loose

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,573 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 59,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 51,274 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,763 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,286 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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Y128 BGB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y128 BGB, 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 Y128 BGB registered?

Y128 BGB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y128 BGB safe to buy?

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