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Y176 TGC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,858 mi
Last recorded124,858 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 TGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 124,858 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 31 Jul 2018 114,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 114,145 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 113,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in ns inner track rod joint

Pass 26 May 2015 74,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,262 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,863 miles

22% imbalance on rear service brake

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket (on pipe) slightly deteriorated

orange brake warning light on dash on

Fail 27 Apr 2011 42,863 miles

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

22% imbalance on rear service brake

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket (on pipe) slightly deteriorated

orange brake warning light on dash on

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,776 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 37,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,065 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 19 Apr 2007 19,680 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r n/s/r + n/s/f tyres small splits on outer sidewall on edge of tread

Fail 7 Apr 2006 16,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,229 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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Y176 TGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y176 TGC, 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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Y176 TGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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