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Y99 TBB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,263 mi
Last recorded119,263 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 TBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,263 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 117,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 112,029 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,700 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 100,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine MIL on

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,015 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 89,015 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,136 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 80,136 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 71,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 16 Feb 2013 71,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,792 miles

cat rattling

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,961 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,913 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 40,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,897 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,502 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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Y99 TBB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y99 TBB, 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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Y99 TBB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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