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Y219 YKE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,816 mi
Last recorded110,816 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 YKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 110,815 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired anti-roll bar fouling drive shaft (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired anti-roll bar fouling drive shat (2.4.A.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,372 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 106,372 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,326 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,353 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,541 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,769 miles

Engine light is on

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

Nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,668 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 58,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,369 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 40,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre only just legal 2mm

Pass 25 Mar 2006 33,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,358 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 15,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y219 YKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y219 YKE, 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 Y219 YKE registered?

Y219 YKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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