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Y236 TGO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,289 mi
Last recorded101,289 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 TGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 101,289 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear parking brake lever on caliper starting to stick on slightly

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

centre exhaust hanger broken off but still supporting system

Fail 20 Jul 2015 95,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs, very rusty-pitted

engine oil level on MIN (oil leaks)

rear number plate poor

some play steering on n/s (DRUMSTICK?)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,392 miles

both rear brake discs, very rusty-pitted

engine oil level on MIN (oil leaks)

rear number plate poor

some play steering on n/s (DRUMSTICK?)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,856 miles

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

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

part of high level brake light not working

rear tyres perished

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,264 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,253 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes bubbling underneath coating in places

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,234 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)

Fail 9 May 2007 27,988 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 May 2007 27,988 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 19,489 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y236 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y236 TGO, 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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Y236 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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