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Y195 GAE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,165 mi
Last recorded20,165 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 GAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 20,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 19,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 19,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 19,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 19,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 19,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,193 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 19,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,043 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,532 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

rear fog dim inoperation

Fail 16 Jun 2014 18,530 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

rear fog dim inoperation

Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,252 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 17,252 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 17,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 3,526 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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Y195 GAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y195 GAE, 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 Y195 GAE registered?

Y195 GAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y195 GAE safe to buy?

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