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Y265 TVV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,864 mi
Last recorded106,864 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 TVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,080 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,517 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 100,514 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,754 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

near side and off side front track rod end visual corrosion

off side front cross member rusty

off side front drive shaft visual corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 96,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 94,560 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 94,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.80 (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,128 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 92,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 91,157 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 91,157 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 87,699 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 83,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 83,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,536 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 78,536 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 69,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,329 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,177 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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Y265 TVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y265 TVV, 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 Y265 TVV registered?

Y265 TVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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