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Y586 TGG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,120 mi
Last recorded81,120 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 TGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,120 miles

front suspension top mounts have slight play

o/s/rear tyre app limits

Fail 14 Feb 2013 81,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front suspension top mounts have slight play

o/s/rear tyre app limits

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,299 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 72,294 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,480 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,743 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 54,760 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 53,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,819 miles

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

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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Y586 TGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y586 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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What year was Y586 TGG registered?

Y586 TGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y586 TGG safe to buy?

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