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Y228 TJW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

157,542 mi
Last recorded157,542 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 TJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 157,542 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 157,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 156,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button (1.1.6 (d))

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2020 156,062 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button (1.1.6 (d))

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2019 153,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread spitting

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

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 7 Jun 2018 152,406 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 152,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 150,600 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 150,600 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 149,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 149,229 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 145,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 140,500 miles

Eml on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in o/s & n/s front shockers top mounts.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 140,388 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Eml on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in o/s & n/s front shockers top mounts.

Rear tyre at n/s nail in tread & perishing/cracking on walls.

Rear tyre at o/s on 1.6mm limit will soon need changing.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 132,580 miles

Eml on.

Rear tyres perishing/cracking o/s & n/s.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,598 miles

EML on.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 122,576 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

EML on.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 114,312 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

advise exhaust centre mounting insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,312 miles

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

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

advise exhaust centre mounting insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2010

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010
Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,434 miles

traction control light on

Fail 1 Aug 2008 90,434 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

traction control light on

Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,392 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 77,392 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,932 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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Y228 TJW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 Y228 TJW, 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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Y228 TJW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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