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Y974 TNH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,149 mi
Last recorded140,149 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 TNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 140,149 miles

Emissions not tested engine light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe damaged.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear seals. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front inner steering arm joints have slight play.

Pass 13 May 2019 132,108 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 132,105 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,263 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERISHED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT VISUAL SMOKING ON FAST IDLE

Fail 25 Apr 2018 126,255 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users REAR TAIL GATE NOT SECURE (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER BOOT SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERISHED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT VISUAL SMOKING ON FAST IDLE

Pass 5 Apr 2017 123,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,927 miles

front no plate cracked

oil leak engine

centre exhaust bracket loose

chips in screen

engine management light on

Fail 30 Mar 2016 120,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust bracket loose

chip in screen

engine management light on

nearside front wishbone bushs spliting

oil leak engine

Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 105,586 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 105,565 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,392 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 93,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 83,408 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,723 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,369 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 63,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,436 miles

front brake disc corroded

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear tyres worn uneaven

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,755 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,914 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 38,914 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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Y974 TNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y974 TNH, 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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Y974 TNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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