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Y326 TGP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 TGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 96,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 89,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate damaged

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2015 86,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,477 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

nearside front inner brake pad getting low

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing slightly & tread wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished & tread getting close to wear bars

Pass 21 Jul 2012 70,564 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorating slightly

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating & tread getting close to wear bars

slight chips in windscreen

slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,676 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,118 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,571 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

minor underbody corrosion

o/s of steering rack has slight play

repair to centre exhaust mount

slight movement to o/s/f drive shaft at inner joint

Fail 12 Jun 2009 52,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust system corroding

minor underbody corrosion

o/s of steering rack has slight play

repair to centre exhaust mount

slight movement to o/s/f drive shaft at inner joint

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,968 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 46,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,812 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)

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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Y326 TGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y326 TGP, 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 Y326 TGP registered?

Y326 TGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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