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Y574 TGG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,139 mi
Last recorded73,139 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 TGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,650 miles

Front and rear discs worn and pitted

Front backing platers corroded

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

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

Rear backing plates corroded

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,983 miles

allfour brake backing plates corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,136 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing unevenly

exhaust heat shield coming adrift

front registration plate cracked

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall has age related cracks

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre sidewall has damage

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

tyres detiorated x 4

Fail 15 Jan 2015 65,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre sidewall has damage

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

tyres detiorated x 4

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing unevenly

exhaust heat shield coming adrift

front registration plate cracked

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall has age related cracks

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

n/s/f lower arm rubber bush coming adrift.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre has age related cracking

unknown Warning light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,364 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 51,307 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,094 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 37,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

traction control light on

Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,798 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,333 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 22,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

offside front tyre just on limit

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,314 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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Y574 TGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y574 TGG, 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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Y574 TGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y574 TGG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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