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Y844 TGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

109,695 mi
Last recorded109,695 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 TGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 109,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 109,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 108,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,676 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 107,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,424 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 105,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 104,234 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,822 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 102,820 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,729 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 101,728 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,802 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

reverse light broken and not working

Fail 19 Feb 2018 98,802 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

reverse light broken and not working

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,479 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reverse light broken

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,713 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 95,713 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,345 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from gear box

Fail 13 Feb 2015 92,345 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gear box

Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,691 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,691 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,810 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,434 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,530 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,537 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,898 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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Y844 TGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y844 TGF, 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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Y844 TGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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