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Y383 CKP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,206 mi
Last recorded84,206 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 84,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,668 miles

Center exhaust bracket deteriorated but still supported

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,609 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,151 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,075 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 59,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,965 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 54,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 50,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,828 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,219 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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Y383 CKP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y383 CKP, 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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What year was Y383 CKP registered?

Y383 CKP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y383 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y383 CKP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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