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Y278 TNH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,198 mi
Last recorded137,198 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 TNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 137,198 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 124,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 119,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 116,789 miles

noted offside rear brakes slight binding

Pass 15 Oct 2013 113,581 miles

Noted cracking to tyre tread area no cords or bulges showing at this time

Noted sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre no cords or bulges at this time

Pass 19 Oct 2012 109,827 miles

Noted slight movement in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 19 Oct 2012 109,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Noted slight movement in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,335 miles

noted slight movement in offside steering rack arm

Fail 19 Oct 2011 105,335 miles

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

noted slight movement in offside steering rack arm

Pass 27 Sep 2010 101,003 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,137 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat recliner handle broken

Fail 21 Oct 2009 96,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat recliner handle broken

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,005 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,520 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,819 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 76,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,834 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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Y278 TNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y278 TNH, 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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Y278 TNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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