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Y339 TSA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,469 mi
Last recorded97,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 TSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,469 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,236 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 82,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 63,939 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,609 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside mirror damaged but still gives a clear rear view

Fail 28 May 2010 39,597 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside mirror damaged but still gives a clear rear view

Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,794 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 35,794 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,326 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 30,326 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,805 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 25,799 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front wipers streaky

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

offside front and nearside front anti roll bar locating sleeves split

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,482 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 20,482 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

esp light on dash

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r brake sticky

n/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

o/s/f anti roll bar locating sleeve split

o/s/r tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

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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Y339 TSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y339 TSA, 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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Y339 TSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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