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Y169 TGH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,606 mi
Last recorded137,606 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 TGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 137,606 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 136,156 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

petrol tank strap corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 136,156 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

oil leak

petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,070 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 132,070 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 128,000 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 128,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 122,129 miles

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

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

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

play in near side front steering arm

Pass 14 Feb 2013 119,306 miles

N/S/f tyre has no visible tread on its very inner edge.

Slight movement in n/s/f steering rack arm at its inner fixings.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 119,292 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/S/f tyre has no visible tread on its very inner edge.

Slight movement in n/s/f steering rack arm at its inner fixings.

Pass 11 May 2012 113,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Splitting on inner wall of o/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 13 May 2011 109,191 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 105,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 103,772 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 103,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2008 100,980 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front reg plate damaged

Pass 3 May 2007 86,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 70,459 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 70,459 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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Y169 TGH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y169 TGH, 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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Y169 TGH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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