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K44 HWE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,180 mi
Last recorded82,180 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 HWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,180 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,217 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 80,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 74,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,206 miles

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

n/s/r tyre light cracing to sidewall

Fail 31 May 2011 60,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r tyre light cracing to sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,107 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 48,227 miles

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,598 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,242 miles

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

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

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

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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K44 HWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K44 HWE, 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 K44 HWE registered?

K44 HWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is K44 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 HWE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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