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Y213 TGC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,560 mi
Last recorded118,560 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 TGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 118,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 116,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 115,492 miles

brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,150 miles

brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,484 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe marginal corrosion

nearside front to rear brake pipe marginal corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

fuel cap temporary, but sealing type

Pass 21 Jun 2018 112,489 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bush worn

brake pipes corroded

number plates deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2018 112,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

number plates deteriorated

Nearside Front lower arm bush worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,586 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pipes and exhaust fittings deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2017 111,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pipes and exhaust fittings deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2016 103,995 miles

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

Nearside nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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

front tyres worn on edges

steel brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2016 103,995 miles

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

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

Nearside nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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

front tyres worn on edges

steel brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2015 96,760 miles

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

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

exhaust steady bracket cracked

Fail 21 May 2015 96,760 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

exhaust steady bracket cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 90,328 miles

exhaust steady bracket cracked

slight movement to parking brake lever

Fail 27 May 2014 90,320 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust steady bracket cracked

management lamp on

offside rear brake slightly stiff action

slight movement to parking brake lever

Fail 30 May 2013 80,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust steady bracket cracked

rear brakes slightly stiff action

Pass 30 May 2013 80,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

exhaust steady bracket cracked

rear brakes slightly stiff action

Pass 24 May 2012 74,820 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish in side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,045 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,694 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 65,668 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,588 miles

centre exhaust mount cracked - exhaust still secure.

o/s/f indicator discoloured to limit.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 59,588 miles

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

centre exhaust mount cracked - exhaust still secure.

o/s/f indicator discoloured to limit.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,061 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mount deteriorating.

o/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,799 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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Y213 TGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y213 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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Y213 TGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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