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Y905 TAW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,922 mi
Last recorded20,922 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 TAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,922 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 20,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 20,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,870 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has had a repair to side wall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,326 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 20,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,271 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 19,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,752 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 18,752 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,684 miles

marks in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,442 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,006 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 15,165 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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Y905 TAW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y905 TAW, 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 Y905 TAW registered?

Y905 TAW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y905 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y905 TAW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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