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Y322 PKY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,146 mi
Last recorded70,146 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 PKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,146 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 50,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 40,080 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 40,080 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,156 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,156 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,708 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,627 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)

Pass 29 May 2007 25,146 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,839 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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Y322 PKY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y322 PKY, 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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Y322 PKY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y322 PKY safe to buy?

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