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Y286 KDY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,762 mi
Last recorded55,762 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 KDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,762 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,142 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,118 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,875 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,172 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 35,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Both track rods have slight play in them. †Bottom arm bushes showing slight signs of waer.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

High level brake light inop.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Starter motor nosiey.

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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Y286 KDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y286 KDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y286 KDY registered?

Y286 KDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y286 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y286 KDY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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