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W700 KYM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,939 mi
Last recorded164,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW700 KYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 164,939 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Sidelight dim

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 31 Dec 2018 159,183 miles

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

o/s front flexi brake hose cracking slightly

o/s rear handbrake cable wasn't fully returning, it was ok after we lubricated the cable and caliper arm.

Fail 31 Dec 2018 159,183 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working came on when tapped (4.2.1 (a))

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

o/s front flexi brake hose cracking slightly

o/s rear handbrake cable wasn't fully returning, it was ok after we lubricated the cable and caliper arm.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 153,396 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 153,253 miles

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

n/s/r spring corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 145,832 miles

n/s front fog light in op

n/s front tyre cracking in tread

n/s rear rigid brake pipe slightlu corroded into flexi

o/s rear tyre low on tread and side wall cracking

rear coil springs corroded

slight cracking on the o/s front flexi brake hose

Pass 22 Dec 2015 141,106 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

small chips through out screen

Pass 10 Dec 2014 136,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

faint scratches in windscreen

small chips in windscreen zone a

Fail 10 Dec 2014 136,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

faint scratches in windscreen

small chips in windscreen zone a

Pass 16 Dec 2013 131,880 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

nearside front wiper split

Pass 11 Dec 2012 127,648 miles

a few small chips on windscreen in zones a and b

front pads approx 70% worn

n/s front flexi brake hose slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 123,658 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 123,658 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 119,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 119,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 113,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,206 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 96,019 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 87,210 miles

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

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

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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W700 KYM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W700 KYM, 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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W700 KYM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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