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Y998 VOG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,091 mi
Last recorded90,091 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 VOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 90,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 76,939 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking to side walls

Fail 23 May 2015 76,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking to side walls

Fail 27 May 2014 61,144 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish .

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

Pass 27 May 2014 61,144 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish .

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

Pass 22 May 2013 52,068 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish .

Pass 24 May 2012 47,709 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish .

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish .

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

Pass 27 May 2011 43,492 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 43,492 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 39,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 36,145 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 36,145 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

drivers outer door handle insecure

off side front tyre punctured

rear tyres tread uneven on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2008 32,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,611 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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Y998 VOG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y998 VOG, 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 Y998 VOG registered?

Y998 VOG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y998 VOG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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