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Y311 KNE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 KNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 84,132 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 15 May 2013 84,132 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Feb 2012 75,094 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2012 75,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2010 10,365 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs rusting

Fail 16 Nov 2010 103,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 7 Nov 2009 89,367 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 75,001 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded.

n/s/f tyre on 3mm tread and smooth on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre going out of shape.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread and smooth on inner edge.size 205/55r16

o/s/r tyre on 2.2mm tread.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 75,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket corroded.

n/s/f tyre on 3mm tread and smooth on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre going out of shape.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread and smooth on inner edge.size 205/55r16

o/s/r tyre on 2.2mm tread.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 41,623 miles

1. nsr & osr tyres worn on edges

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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Y311 KNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y311 KNE, 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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Y311 KNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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