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X72 TKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,414 mi
Last recorded106,414 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 TKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 106,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides strong advisory (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone back bush strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust has minor leak from back box joint

hand brake efficiency just met with limit

hand brake has reserve travel

Pass 7 Jul 2018 97,961 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured & Offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 97,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing Both front rubber part (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured & Offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 90,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 86,661 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 86,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 83,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,171 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 77,573 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 73,885 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,868 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 69,868 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,738 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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X72 TKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X72 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 X72 TKK registered?

X72 TKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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