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X236 KET

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,631 mi
Last recorded81,631 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 KET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 79,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 72,392 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,174 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,724 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 62,780 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,199 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 59,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,782 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,782 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

all four tyres cracked and perished

slight play in offside steering arm ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,628 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,533 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,629 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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X236 KET is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X236 KET, 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 X236 KET registered?

X236 KET is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2001.

Is X236 KET safe to buy?

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