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Y324 TGG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,038 mi
Last recorded81,038 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 TGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,038 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 81,038 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 80,956 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,375 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted in rear

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,469 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,749 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,749 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,349 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Middle exhaust insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,137 miles

Oil leak

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 23 Mar 2012 60,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,306 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,488 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes starting to corode under plastic coating

tyre walls starting to crack.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,423 miles

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrord under plastic coating

Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrord under plastic coating

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,457 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 32,349 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,349 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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Y324 TGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y324 TGG, 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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Y324 TGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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