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Y717 TGA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,156 mi
Last recorded96,156 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 TGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 86,951 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,472 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,106 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,426 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,426 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,422 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,414 miles

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

o/s sill damaged

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 67,414 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s sill damaged

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 67,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,328 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,349 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,676 miles

O/S/SILL/DAMAGED - F/NUM PLATE CRACKED

Fail 20 Feb 2008 66,676 miles

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

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

O/S/SILL/DAMAGED - F/NUM PLATE CRACKED

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,605 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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Y717 TGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 Y717 TGA, 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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Y717 TGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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