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Y126 GKJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,262 mi
Last recorded106,262 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 GKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 106,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 106,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,922 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,530 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 88,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

traction control light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,459 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,751 miles

Both front seatbelts slightly frayed

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Offside mirror casing damaged

Stone damage to windscreen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,751 miles

Both front seatbelts slightly frayed

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Offside mirror casing damaged

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2009 64,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,117 miles

Air bag light on

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,405 miles

Both front lower arm bushes perished

Both front wiper blades split

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,934 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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Y126 GKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y126 GKJ, 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 Y126 GKJ registered?

Y126 GKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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