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Y224 TKR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,041 mi
Last recorded75,041 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 TKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,041 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,448 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 70,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,098 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 66,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,218 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 63,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,298 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 62,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,615 miles

all brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

slight exhaust leaks

Fail 8 Feb 2018 58,613 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,627 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,189 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,804 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 48,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,971 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,814 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,877 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,308 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,765 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 37,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,765 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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Y224 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y224 TKR, 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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Y224 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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