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Y664 TSA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,030 mi
Last recorded148,030 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 TSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 148,030 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 143,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 123,248 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 123,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 110,632 miles

Nearside front tyre showing in-betweem tread cracking

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 109,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 109,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 109,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 109,630 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2007 93,107 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 73,131 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 73,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y664 TSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y664 TSA, 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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Y664 TSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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