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Y961 TBW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 TBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,712 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,391 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,034 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,740 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,740 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,787 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,125 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,796 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,368 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 46,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,465 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s steering rack gaitor insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2006 38,323 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 38,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 35,555 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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Y961 TBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y961 TBW, 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

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What year was Y961 TBW registered?

Y961 TBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y961 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y961 TBW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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