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Y263 TKR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,577 mi
Last recorded78,577 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 TKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,577 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,598 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sidewall perished

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer Sill Section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sidewall perished

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 73,598 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sidewall perished

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer Sill Section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sidewall perished

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side rear tyre showing cracks on outside and inside sidewalls.

offside rear tyre showing cracks on inside and outside sidewalls.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,980 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine light on.

near side rear tyre showing cracks on outside and inside sidewalls.

offside rear tyre showing cracks on inside and outside sidewalls.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,840 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 53,360 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,585 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 49,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 44,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,780 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 37,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,760 miles

front discs are corroded †wishbone bushes are just starting to split †o/s/r sidewall is cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,935 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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Y263 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y263 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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What year was Y263 TKR registered?

Y263 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y263 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 TKR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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