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Y188 BPK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,822 mi
Last recorded104,822 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 BPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,822 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 103,268 miles

front brake discs pitted and scored

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front brake flutuating but not excessivley

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs pitted and scored

rear brake fluctuating but not excessiveley

Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2010 84,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2006

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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Y188 BPK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y188 BPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y188 BPK registered?

Y188 BPK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y188 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y188 BPK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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