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Y504 TGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,621 mi
Last recorded66,621 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 TGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,621 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 66,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 63,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,454 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,253 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 44,318 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres wall worn/cracked

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 44,317 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres wall worn/cracked

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,111 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have cracks outer wall/tread

Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,046 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracking around side walls

Fail 29 Jan 2016 44,046 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracking around side walls

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,051 miles

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

nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2015 40,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,167 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 34,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,979 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 31,979 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,417 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 26,773 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 24,203 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,891 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,098 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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Y504 TGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y504 TGN, 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 Y504 TGN registered?

Y504 TGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y504 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y504 TGN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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