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M2 SKA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,535 mi
Last recorded133,535 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 SKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2022 133,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 128,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 128,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 127,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 126,993 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2017 121,647 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 121,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,302 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 121,260 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 115,886 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 115,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 113,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 108,626 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,465 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 87,030 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 86,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,504 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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M2 SKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M2 SKA, 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 M2 SKA registered?

M2 SKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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