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Y242 TGO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 TGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,500 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 86,038 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 86,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 84,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 83,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 81,174 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 78,680 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 77,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,704 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 75,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,314 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 68,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 66,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,669 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 64,669 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 63,457 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 61,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 59,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine fast idle slightly erratic

Pass 17 May 2010 44,238 miles

advanced wear front and rear brake pads.advise recheck 4000 miles

Pass 7 May 2009 39,978 miles

advanced wear offside front tyre.wearing on inner edge,advise new tyre and tracking check

Pass 10 May 2008 31,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 25,275 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dent in o/s/r sill.

rear tyres perishing.

scratches to front bumper.

scuffs to o/s/r bumper.

traction control lamp stays on.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,027 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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Y242 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y242 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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Y242 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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