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Y144 GKV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,590 mi
Last recorded102,590 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,590 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,765 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 93,764 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nearside and offside (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,510 miles

Front Both front seats have play in seat rail/ frames

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Rear Both rear callipers binding slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2017 91,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Both front seats have play in seat rail/ frames

Nearside Front Headlamp cloudy, beam pattern line still faintly visible

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Rear Both rear callipers binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,196 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,797 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,726 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,142 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,252 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 68,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 36,896 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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Y144 GKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y144 GKV, 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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Y144 GKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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