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Y329 TUD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 TUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,004 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,365 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 98,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,655 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,654 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,003 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,195 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,693 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 77,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,119 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,701 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 19,690 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 18,053 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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Y329 TUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y329 TUD, 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 Y329 TUD registered?

Y329 TUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y329 TUD safe to buy?

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