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Y811 TGA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,274 mi
Last recorded57,274 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 TGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,274 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 565,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,333 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y811 TGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y811 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y811 TGA?

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What year was Y811 TGA registered?

Y811 TGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y811 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y811 TGA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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