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K155 CVH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 CVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 105,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 101,971 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 96,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 May 2015 96,147 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

missfire on engine

Pass 19 May 2014 96,170 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 90,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,727 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,717 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 77,744 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2011 73,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 67,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,855 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,217 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,826 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,578 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 30,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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K155 CVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K155 CVH, 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 K155 CVH registered?

K155 CVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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