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KY51 YNS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 YNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,134 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2014 98,124 miles

Both sills are corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside front screenwash not working.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 98,124 miles

Both sills are corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front screenwash not working.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,633 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,662 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres under inflated

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,459 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,538 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 74,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,179 miles

Nearside door mirror is damaged.

Plastic tray under engine is loose.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,640 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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KY51 YNS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY51 YNS, 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 KY51 YNS registered?

KY51 YNS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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