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Y186 CKL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,358 mi
Last recorded155,358 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 CKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2018 155,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear central brake light not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 26 May 2017 135,644 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill *3 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,110 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 120,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,352 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 109,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,138 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 101,632 miles

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

engine light on

n/s/r tyre 3mm

slight slack o/s rack ball

Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,552 miles

o/s/r and both front tyres"v"rated n/s/r tyre"rated"

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm in places-continental 205 55 vr16

Pass 6 May 2010 83,776 miles

Engine bay covers fitted visibility restricted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre Continental 205/55R16 4-4-4 mm

Nearside rear tyre B F Goodrich 205/55R16 4-5-4 mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre Continental 205/55R16 4-4-4 mm

Offside rear tyre B F Goodrich 205/55R16 3-2.5-3 mm

Pass 6 May 2009 75,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2008 62,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 3 May 2007 52,269 miles

cover fitted over engine

cover fitted under front suspension

front tyres 5mm rear tyres 6mm

Pass 11 May 2006 40,328 miles

Front wipers smearing

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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Y186 CKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y186 CKL, 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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Y186 CKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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