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Y669 TGK

2000 Volkswagen Beatle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,238 mi
Last recorded127,238 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 TGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 127,238 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

engine management light on

Fail 5 Sep 2016 126,671 miles

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

Emissions not tested Unable to maintain a stable RPM reading also the vehicle is emitting heavy white smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,302 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

engine shields fitted

internal headlamp adjusters altered

Pass 15 Aug 2014 103,708 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 103,504 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine showing signs of wear slightly smoking

offside rear tyre detiorated on outside side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,540 miles

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

no access to rear seat belts.....................

service light on...............................

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,256 miles

offside rear tyre cracking and starting to perish...advise replacement soon..

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,063 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,970 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 74,945 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 74,264 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,194 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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Y669 TGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beatle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y669 TGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y669 TGK registered?

Y669 TGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for Y669 TGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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