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Y246 CGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

105,922 mi
Last recorded105,922 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 CGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 105,922 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 105,916 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 98,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 93,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,195 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 87,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,745 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 74,745 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2016 56,780 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,864 miles

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

engine warning on

Fail 29 May 2015 48,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system secure

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,823 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 39,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine managment light displayed

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,808 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,236 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 34,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,427 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,966 miles

washer jets need adjusting nearside front

Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,966 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

washer jets need adjusting nearside front

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,981 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,097 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 24,097 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 19,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,379 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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Y246 CGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y246 CGF, 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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Y246 CGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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