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SKN 434M

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,679 mi
Last recorded54,679 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 434M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,679 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper slightly damp.

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 54,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper slightly damp.

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 53,721 miles

horn note slightly weak

surface corrosion on both rear chassis

Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

horn note slightly weak

surface corrosion on both rear chassis

tested under wet conditions

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,522 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 53,522 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,166 miles

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

Rubber fuel pipe been cut too short and rubbing on engine part. Also requires clip on other end of fuel pipe.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 53,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipe too short and rubbing on engine part. Also requires clip on other end of fuel pipe

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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SKN 434M is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SKN 434M, 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 SKN 434M registered?

SKN 434M is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is SKN 434M safe to buy?

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