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Y98 JGC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,533 mi
Last recorded93,533 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 JGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner stering rack joint has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight wear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,963 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,572 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack end slight play

Offside Inner steering rack end slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2017 77,245 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,298 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 70,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,265 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 45,274 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,914 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,312 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,438 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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Y98 JGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y98 JGC, 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 Y98 JGC registered?

Y98 JGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y98 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 JGC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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