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Y466 YGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,985 mi
Last recorded101,985 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 YGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 101,985 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 99,627 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2015 95,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2014 92,793 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,460 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 89,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 84,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,436 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,768 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

two cuts in offside rear tyre tread but no cords showing at time of test!

Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,399 miles

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

two cuts in offside rear tyre tread but no cords showing at time of test!

Fail 26 Feb 2008 64,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre under inflated!

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre under inflated!

Pass 17 Feb 2007 62,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,127 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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Y466 YGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y466 YGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y466 YGF registered?

Y466 YGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y466 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y466 YGF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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