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Y821 YGC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,920 mi
Last recorded176,920 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 YGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2022 176,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded and holed- not affecting structural strength or seatbelt anchorages

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 166,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill holed and corroded but not affecting structual strength or seatbelt anchorages

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 162,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 162,049 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 157,578 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are worn with some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 157,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are worn with some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 153,880 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 153,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 149,917 miles

CRACK TO SCREEN

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 140,177 miles

MIL on

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside park brake effort is a little low

Windscreen damaged in zone B but not affecting drivers view of the road ahead

Pass 24 Jan 2015 124,271 miles

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

front discs slightly distorted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 114,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s side indicator lens missing

Fail 21 Jan 2013 108,999 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s side indicator lens missing

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management light on

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 26 Jan 2012 103,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management light on

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 27 Jan 2011 98,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,604 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 84,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,823 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 69,295 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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Y821 YGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y821 YGC, 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 Y821 YGC registered?

Y821 YGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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