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Y512 TGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,005 mi
Last recorded83,005 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 TGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,005 miles

corrosion to front and rear braking and suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,992 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight cracking to all 4 tyres

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 17 Jun 2025 81,986 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,663 miles

surface rust to underside of vehicle and rear brakes

Fail 4 Jul 2024 80,657 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

surface rust to underside of vehicle and rear brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 79,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 75,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,119 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 74,119 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced X2 both sides no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 both front lower arms rear bushes (bonding gone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 71,216 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 71,216 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 67,844 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 64,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,842 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 May 2014 58,854 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,435 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,127 miles

all 4 tyres perished and starting to wear on edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf and nsr tyres perished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,836 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,601 miles

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 25 Apr 2007 43,601 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning light on

slight bind on all four road wheels, would recommend further investigation

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,290 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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Y512 TGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y512 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.

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What year was Y512 TGN registered?

Y512 TGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y512 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y512 TGN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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