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Y232 TGC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 TGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,736 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 77,448 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,765 miles

engine light is on

front brake pads may soon need attention

front nearside shock absorber top mounting is worn

front nearside tyre is perished

nearside washer may soon need attention

rear offside tyre is worn and perished

Fail 9 Sep 2009 64,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine light is on

front brake pads may soon need attention

front nearside shock absorber top mounting is worn

front nearside tyre is perished

nearside washer may soon need attention

rear offside tyre is worn and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,775 miles

O/S/R tyre worn + small bulge on wall

Fail 3 Sep 2008 56,775 miles

O/S/R tyre worn + small bulge on wall

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,121 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,115 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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Y232 TGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y232 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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What year was Y232 TGC registered?

Y232 TGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y232 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y232 TGC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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