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F899 KGT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

59,137 mi
Last recorded59,137 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF899 KGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,137 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 59,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 58,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 54,700 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner front wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,832 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 52,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,068 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 52,068 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,019 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 52,015 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,375 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 51,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,760 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 50,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 47,360 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 47,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 44,361 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 44,361 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,254 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 44,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 29,617 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 43,716 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 43,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 41,309 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 41,307 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 39,076 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 39,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 38,647 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 38,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,282 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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F899 KGT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 F899 KGT, 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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F899 KGT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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