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Y612 TDL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,956 mi
Last recorded93,956 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 TDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 93,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake hoses slightly perishing

brake pedal appears slightly spongy in operation

Fail 10 May 2019 93,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres heavily perished

brake hoses slightly perishing

brake pedal appears slightly spongy in operation

Offside Front Inner rack joint has excessive movement

Pass 29 Jan 2018 88,305 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine exhaust smokey

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre has 3mm of tread & deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has 3mm of tread & deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,432 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 87,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Central Rear tyre has 3mm of tread

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 87,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 87,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,283 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,155 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,880 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,329 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,507 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 55,507 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,774 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,495 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 42,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

ESP warning light on

Engine management warning light on

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 36,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2006 29,669 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 23,479 miles

off side rear tyre badly stepped on inner edge

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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Y612 TDL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y612 TDL, 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 Y612 TDL registered?

Y612 TDL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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