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Y252 TGO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,331 mi
Last recorded112,331 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 TGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,331 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 112,329 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH OPAQUE NEW BULB NEED TO BE FITTED (BRADLY) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,329 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 107,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,186 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,643 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 101,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,202 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,288 miles

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

offside front suspension lower arm back bush worn

Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,494 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 95,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,211 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,219 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 43,362 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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Y252 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y252 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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Y252 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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