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Y141 FHK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 FHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,405 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 102,165 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,500 miles

Chip in windscreen out of drivers view

Front registration plate cracked

Rear brake pads getting very low front pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,132 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 92,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/front wiper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,920 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,635 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 76,635 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,797 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 69,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,026 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 62,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 37,794 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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Y141 FHK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y141 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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What year was Y141 FHK registered?

Y141 FHK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y141 FHK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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