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Y129 WEG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,981 mi
Last recorded120,981 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 WEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 120,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,902 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

e/m light on

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 27 Sep 2017 118,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

e/m light on

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

exhaust system starting to corrode and baffles loose in exhaust box

Fail 15 Sep 2016 117,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

exhaust system starting to corrode and baffles loose in exhaust box

Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,562 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

engine managment light on

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2014 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust sytstem starting to corrode

Fail 15 Sep 2014 105,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine mamagment light on

exhaust sytstem starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,549 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine managment light on

Fail 7 Sep 2012 87,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

eml light on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,146 miles

e.m.l light on

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,643 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 66,643 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,424 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 58,424 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,037 miles

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

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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Y129 WEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y129 WEG, 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 Y129 WEG registered?

Y129 WEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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