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N9 KDC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,294 mi
Last recorded71,294 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 KDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,701 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 65,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,764 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,725 miles

weld fractured on centre exhaust mounting (system still supported)

Fail 15 Oct 2018 48,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

weld fractured on centre exhaust mounting (system still supported)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,398 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 45,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,446 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 42,446 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,279 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust adequately supported.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 40,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust adequately supported.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,403 miles

centre exhaust mounting fractured but supporting system

front brake discs deteriorated (inner faces)

offside rear tyre worn uneven and close to legal limit

slight free play in nearside steering rack tie rod joint

Fail 20 Mar 2014 38,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting fractured but supporting system

front brake discs deteriorated (inner faces)

offside rear tyre worn uneven and close to legal limit

slight free play in nearside steering rack tie rod joint

Fail 8 Mar 2013 36,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Sheild over centre exhayst loose.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,238 miles

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

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

Sheild over centre exhayst loose.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,706 miles

Brake pedal travel more than normal.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,377 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,374 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,954 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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N9 KDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N9 KDC, 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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N9 KDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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