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Y242 TKR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,223 mi
Last recorded142,223 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 TKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 142,223 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 142,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 133,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

items removed prior to test

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 126,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 121,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 112,020 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 103,244 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 93,265 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 93,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,462 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 83,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,091 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,146 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,975 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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Y242 TKR 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 75%.

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 Y242 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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Y242 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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