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K200 LYS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,219 mi
Last recorded189,219 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 LYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 189,219 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Nearside and Offside top mcperson stut bearing has slight lift

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 187,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 182,617 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front door handle faulty but can be opened from outside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and Offside top mountings have slight lift

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 182,614 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak

Exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front door handle faulty but can be opened from outside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and Offside top mountings have slight lift

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 175,936 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 175,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 170,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 164,841 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 164,841 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 160,184 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 160,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 155,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 150,163 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 150,162 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 142,125 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 142,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 136,291 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 136,291 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 130,632 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 130,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 125,427 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 125,402 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust centre, bracket corroded away

Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 113,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 107,373 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 107,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 98,437 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS EXTREMELY UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.IN PLACES IT IS WORN TO THE MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT.S/BE REPLACED A.S.A.P.

Pass 18 May 2009 89,290 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 89,290 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 79,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 69,096 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 69,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,410 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 52,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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K200 LYS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K200 LYS, 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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K200 LYS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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