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Y133 FHK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 FHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 125,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 125,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 123,270 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2018 123,270 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,556 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 115,551 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,078 miles

slight play os/f suspect steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,463 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,643 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 95,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,157 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jul 2013 88,157 miles

Engine management warning light on.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,276 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,906 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,012 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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Y133 FHK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y133 FHK, 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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Y133 FHK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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