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Y668 TFG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,541 mi
Last recorded75,541 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 TFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,541 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,785 miles

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

Rear pads worn

Fail 21 Dec 2016 72,785 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear pads worn

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,101 miles

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

rattle from exhaust cat

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,220 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 62,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,637 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine oil level low

Fail 23 Aug 2013 59,637 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine oil level low

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,722 miles

welds broken centre exhaust saddle

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,732 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust saddle welds broken

front service brake veers right

nearside front brake disc corroding

offside front tyre wall perishing and uneven wear

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,359 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,592 miles

centre exhaust hanger bracket corroding and cracking

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,212 miles

rear brake pads look low but inner pads not clearly visible

rear tyre walls splitting and perishing slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wall perishing slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2005 21,782 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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Y668 TFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y668 TFG, 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 Y668 TFG registered?

Y668 TFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y668 TFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y668 TFG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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