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X788 KNA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,197 mi
Last recorded69,197 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 KNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 69,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 62,744 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,324 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,090 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 60,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,693 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 59,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,914 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery slightly loose

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,111 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 53,111 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,531 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 49,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,628 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 38,889 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,398 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 31,398 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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X788 KNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X788 KNA, 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 X788 KNA registered?

X788 KNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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