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Y463 TLC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,106 mi
Last recorded140,106 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 TLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 140,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 140,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 135,972 miles

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))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 May 2019 130,036 miles

PLAY IN BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,749 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,633 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 124,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 118,897 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 118,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 110,351 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,647 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,549 miles

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

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

engine manegement light is illuminated on the dash

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,444 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,532 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 86,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 64,676 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 55,794 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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Y463 TLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y463 TLC, 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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Y463 TLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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