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Y308 TKR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,134 mi
Last recorded131,134 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 TKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 131,134 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 128,241 miles

EML on dash

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,955 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 118,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 112,863 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

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

service light on

Fail 4 Mar 2016 112,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

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

cut to nearside front inner tyre sidewall

engine oil leak

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

service light on

Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyre treads stepped.

water ingress into both front & rear number plates.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 106,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyre treads stepped.

water ingress into both front & rear number plates.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,589 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,126 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,041 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,332 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 57,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,285 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,090 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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Y308 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y308 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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Y308 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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