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X226 KKL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,935 mi
Last recorded112,935 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 KKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 112,935 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 105,423 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 May 2016 105,376 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Emmissions not tested due to smoke (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine light indicates a fault

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 100,602 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2015 100,602 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 95,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2014 95,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,802 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 81,800 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,627 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,036 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 74,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,480 miles

engine management light on

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

front number plate cracked

screen stone chipped

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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X226 KKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X226 KKL, 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 X226 KKL registered?

X226 KKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X226 KKL safe to buy?

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