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Y341 XKM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,948 mi
Last recorded108,948 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY341 XKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 108,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 105,912 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 98,461 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP warning illuminated (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EML illuminated and intermittently flashing

Engine misfiring

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,851 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,205 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 82,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Reverse lamp lens is slightly damaged.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Rear fog lamp tell tale doesn't work.

Reverse lamp lens is slightly damaged.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 81,868 miles

Emissions not tested unable to keep engine speed steady at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure hose to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

movement in both front top suspension mountings but not excessive

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

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

engine management light staying on. Engine missfireing

Fail 23 Oct 2017 76,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge & badly cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

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

brake pad warning light on

engine management light staying on. Engine missfireing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & slight cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs rusty on inner edges

brake pad warning light on ,( wire broken

cracking in tread pattern of nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,914 miles

slight cracking within tread pattern of nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,821 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 49,244 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 26,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,953 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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Y341 XKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y341 XKM, 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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Y341 XKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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