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Y304 TUM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

67,763 mi
Last recorded67,763 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 TUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,762 miles

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

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 Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h i d bulb fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h i d bulb fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 53,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,919 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,919 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 47,876 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

low fuel light on

no fuel showing on gauge

Fail 15 Feb 2014 46,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low fuel light on

no fuel showing on gauge

Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f trackrod end and steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,546 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,008 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,008 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,111 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT FULLY CHECKED/CHILDS SEAT FITTED.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 39,111 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

WIPER DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,280 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 37,280 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,746 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,376 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 30,063 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,063 miles

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

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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Y304 TUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y304 TUM, 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 Y304 TUM registered?

Y304 TUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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