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Y331 TCD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,516 mi
Last recorded50,516 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 TCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,516 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,894 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

EML on

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2020 49,894 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

EML on

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,513 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread. Slight wear in nearside inner tie rod.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 48,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread. Slight wear in nearside inner tie rod.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,066 miles

offside front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,128 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,908 miles

both front tyres worn very close to limit ( advise replacement )

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,907 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn very close to limit ( advise replacement )

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,988 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,795 miles

brake pedal has a long travel

different speedrated tyres across rear axle

exhaust deteriating

front discs lipped

front pads appear low

fueltank straps corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,839 miles

front discs lipped

front pads getting low

rear discs scored

Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,661 miles

Exhaust centre section mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

N/S/F Tyre has acut in side wall but not to cords

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,689 miles

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield fitted and pipes runs above fuel tank

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 19,177 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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Y331 TCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y331 TCD, 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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Y331 TCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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