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Y241 TGC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,174 mi
Last recorded49,174 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 TGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 49,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,045 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 48,126 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 48,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,220 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,998 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 37,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,820 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,215 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,657 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,588 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,829 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,528 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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Y241 TGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y241 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 Y241 TGC registered?

Y241 TGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y241 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y241 TGC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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