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Y369 TKR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,963 mi
Last recorded64,963 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY369 TKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,963 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 64,961 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,639 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 60,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,462 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre rpessure low

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,314 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Mar 2011 51,307 miles

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

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,215 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)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to rear discs

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,687 miles

exhaust centre bracket corroded

nsf tyre starting to perish

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,214 miles

205/55 16

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s wiperblade is torn and not clearing well

o/s/r tyre 1.6/2mm tread

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,791 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 37,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y369 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y369 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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Y369 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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