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YG51 TTH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,167 mi
Last recorded93,167 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,167 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,899 miles

engine management light on .

slight damage to near-side front wheel on inner edge.

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,053 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,494 miles

advise front brake disc wear lip

Fail 12 Oct 2011 64,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front brake disc wear lip

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,437 miles

advise centre exhaust clamp bracket welds broken from pipe

Fail 12 Oct 2010 62,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise centre exhaust clamp bracket welds broken from pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,331 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket loose on pipe

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,171 miles

slight noise at offside front brake,may be brake pads moving slightly in caliper

Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,625 miles

near side tyre wall damage

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,516 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 32,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 22,903 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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YG51 TTH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG51 TTH, 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 YG51 TTH registered?

YG51 TTH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is YG51 TTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 TTH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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