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Y268 TGO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,626 mi
Last recorded118,626 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 TGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Aug 2019 118,623 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Jul 2018 115,115 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 115,104 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 110,208 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

Pass 31 May 2016 103,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

e m light stays on

Fail 17 May 2016 103,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

e m light stays on

Pass 11 May 2015 94,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

centre exh bracket adrift

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leaks

o/s/r brake pad clip not in caliper correctly

Fail 27 Apr 2015 94,318 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

centre exh bracket adrift

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leaks

o/s/r brake pad clip not in caliper correctly

Pass 26 Apr 2014 89,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,008 miles

front wiper blades poor

incorrect steering rack boot fitted to nearside front

offside front indicator lamp cracked

play in offside front tie rod

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,603 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 69,516 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,618 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear child seats not fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,298 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 60,284 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 53,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,650 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 43,650 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,052 miles

both front discs in poor condition

both rear tyres slightly distorted

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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Y268 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y268 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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Y268 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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