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Y151 TGD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,103 mi
Last recorded107,103 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 TGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 107,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 106,494 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 106,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,107 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some underside suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 106,106 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some underside suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,535 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top bearing rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 105,209 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper strut top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 105,207 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats and seatbelts not inspected

Pass 8 Jul 2017 99,254 miles

Body has slight corrosion full underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 99,249 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion full underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,712 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front no.plate damaged

Front tyres wear on edges and tread low

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking and tread low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front no.plate damaged

Front tyres wear on edges and tread low

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking and tread low

Rear high level brake light not working

eml on

heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2015 92,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 86,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 80,262 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 80,259 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 76,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded/ osfront tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 71,535 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 28 May 2011 71,535 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,749 miles

front number plate cracked but letters not obscured

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,396 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the sidewall, but no cords exposed

Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,944 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 50,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,614 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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Y151 TGD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y151 TGD, 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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Y151 TGD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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