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Y272 KDP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,588 mi
Last recorded72,588 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 KDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 72,588 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 70,646 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 69,628 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 68,263 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 68,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,687 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,904 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,085 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,942 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,312 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,139 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,127 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,816 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,811 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,416 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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Y272 KDP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y272 KDP, 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 Y272 KDP registered?

Y272 KDP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y272 KDP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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