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Y928 TTR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,644 mi
Last recorded120,644 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 TTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 120,644 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,623 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension bush worn, has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower lower/outer sill deformed

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

off side front seat belt webbing slow to retract

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has inner and outer shoulder wear, inner wear nearing excesss (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 101,160 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has inner and outer shoulder wear, inner wear nearing excesss (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,234 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,486 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,831 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,494 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,169 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 68,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,235 miles

crack in offside wing mirror glass

exhaust system rusty

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight movement in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,445 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,531 miles

"EPC" lamp on

"ESP" lamp on

Fail 10 Mar 2009 48,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

"EPC" lamp on

"ESP" lamp on

Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,727 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,890 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre out-side wall damaged

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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Y928 TTR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y928 TTR, 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 Y928 TTR registered?

Y928 TTR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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