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N3 KBC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,031 mi
Last recorded110,031 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 KBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 110,031 miles

Emissions not tested Cannot maintain a steady rev between 2500/3000 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,530 miles

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

brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2018 106,525 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction screen sticker and items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2017 101,982 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 101,982 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 95,949 miles

advisory ,,/ engine cover fitted

advisory . / child seat fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 95,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

advisory ,,/ engine cover fitted

advisory . / child seat fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 91,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 85,128 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 85,128 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 84,293 miles

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

Traction control light illuminated !!

Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,293 miles

Traction control light illuminated !!

Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,691 miles

rear and centre exhaust mountting are slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,883 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,194 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,126 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,643 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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N3 KBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N3 KBC, 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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N3 KBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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