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Y227 BGJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,869 mi
Last recorded141,869 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 BGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 141,869 miles

oil leaking

Fail 24 May 2017 141,716 miles

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

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 5 May 2016 135,368 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 135,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 129,185 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 129,185 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 125,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 123,221 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 123,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 116,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 109,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,577 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 83,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,445 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 21 Mar 2007 69,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,290 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 57,290 miles

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

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

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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Y227 BGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y227 BGJ, 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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Y227 BGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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