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Y262 YGO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,272 mi
Last recorded109,272 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 YGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,272 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 109,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working sides x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside head lamp starting too fade

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,915 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,195 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,619 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,486 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,486 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,163 miles

Centre exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still supported.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 63,163 miles

Centre exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still supported.

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,582 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,634 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,525 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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Y262 YGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y262 YGO, 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 Y262 YGO registered?

Y262 YGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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