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X168 TKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,836 mi
Last recorded78,836 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX168 TKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2023 78,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,660 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,358 miles

Offside Front Upper top mount has play

Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,191 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 61,189 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 55,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail/ 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

epc light on dash

Fail 17 Jan 2018 54,914 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail/ 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

epc light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,611 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNTS BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,105 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,881 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,609 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,089 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,626 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,956 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,768 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,457 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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X168 TKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X168 TKK, 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 X168 TKK registered?

X168 TKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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