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X91 TKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,435 mi
Last recorded122,435 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX91 TKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 122,435 miles

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

Offside Front slight play steering arm

Pass 2 Jul 2015 115,649 miles

Front & rear brakes binding slightly.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sidewall/ curb damage to tyres.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 115,649 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front & rear brakes binding slightly.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sidewall/ curb damage to tyres.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,070 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 106,070 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

minor cot to n/s/f tyre ( no cord expossed )

Pass 11 May 2013 103,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,731 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,569 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 97,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 82,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise on n/side and off /side front lower suspension arm back bush/s starting to come away from bonding

advise on off side front steering tie bar has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2010 82,857 miles

advise on n/side and off /side front lower suspension arm back bush/s starting to come away from bonding

advise on off side front steering tie bar has slight play

Pass 6 May 2009 67,893 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 65,377 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 65,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 64,376 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 64,376 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)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 51,734 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,734 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight lift on steering rack at o/s

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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X91 TKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X91 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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X91 TKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 2001.

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