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Y195 WKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,103 mi
Last recorded95,103 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 WKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,103 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

The engine service light is on

Fail 20 Jul 2021 95,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

The engine service light is on

Pass 10 Jul 2020 94,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 93,495 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

The engine has a upper cover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,001 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 May 2017 90,439 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2017 90,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm, 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

The engine &/or gearbox has a oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 89,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,896 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle beam axle corroded.

Screw type temporary fuel cap fitted.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Triangular warning lamp lit in dash display.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Triangular warning lamp lit in dash display.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 81,849 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,724 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,778 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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Y195 WKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y195 WKK, 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 Y195 WKK registered?

Y195 WKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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