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Y198 CGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,707 mi
Last recorded86,707 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 CGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 86,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 85,785 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 85,785 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,301 miles

High level stop light not working

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All wearing thin especially rear ones (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front top shocker bush has play

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,208 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Fail 1 Dec 2021 76,207 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 19 Dec 2020 74,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres close to 2mm warning bars

Fail 22 Apr 2017 68,855 miles

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)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror cover loose (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres close to 2mm warning bars

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,305 miles

Both front tyres are bald on their inner edges

Centre exhaust mounting brackets have corroded off.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,303 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres are bald on their inner edges

Centre exhaust mounting brackets have corroded off.

Engine management light is on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,373 miles

engine lamp on dash on

front tyres small splits on tread/edges slightly worn

very slight play front nearside rack arm inner joint

water leak

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 57,373 miles

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

engine lamp on dash on

front tyres small splits on tread/edges slightly worn

very slight play front nearside rack arm inner joint

water leak

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,654 miles

Engine emission light on indicating a fault

Only just passing emissions may need further investgation

Fail 8 Mar 2014 55,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine emission light on indicating a fault

Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,841 miles

Catalytic converter has been tampered with recommend checking out further

Engine light on indicating a fault

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear pads and offside front pads wearing low

Brake pad warning light on indicating a fault

Catalytic converter has been tampered with

Engine light on indicating a fault

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

esc lamp on

exhaust baffles rattling

rear lamp covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 46,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

catalyst damage poss/engine damage

Fail 19 May 2011 46,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

catalyst damage poss/engine damage

Pass 19 May 2010 37,693 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r light lens have patern covers

Pass 5 May 2009 29,326 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 17,762 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,502 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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Y198 CGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y198 CGF, 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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Y198 CGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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