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X825 KLY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 KLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,680 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 109,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 95,165 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 92,903 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 90,938 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 90,937 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,519 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,519 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,539 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,348 miles

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

eml light on

exhaust getting weak

multi v belt cracked

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,299 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 75,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

epc light on

exhaust clamp broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,446 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,234 miles

N/S+O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lip of rust on rear discs

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,570 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,711 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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X825 KLY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X825 KLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X825 KLY registered?

X825 KLY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X825 KLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X825 KLY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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