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Y756 TGK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,389 mi
Last recorded114,389 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 TGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,401 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 101,027 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,027 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,310 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 78,310 miles

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

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Offside wiper split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2012 73,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 5 Mar 2011 66,784 miles

OSR tyre cracked 205/55R16V XL

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,784 miles

OSR tyre cracked 205/55R16V XL

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,969 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 54,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,809 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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Y756 TGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y756 TGK, 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 Y756 TGK registered?

Y756 TGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y756 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y756 TGK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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