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Y131 YKL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,094 mi
Last recorded159,094 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 YKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 159,094 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All round. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 153,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 153,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 149,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 144,602 miles

Both sides sills corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 5 Jun 2021 144,526 miles

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

Both sides sills corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 139,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 134,935 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 129,822 miles

Offside sill corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 129,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 124,982 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 124,982 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 119,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 6 Jun 2016 119,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 13 Jun 2015 115,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,578 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jun 2014 113,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 110,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,155 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 92,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 78,254 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2009 63,326 miles

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

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

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

Slight free play detected on the offside front side of steering rack

Pass 30 May 2009 63,326 miles

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

Slight free play detected on the offside front side of steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,941 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,425 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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Y131 YKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y131 YKL, 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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Y131 YKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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