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Y399 TKR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,554 mi
Last recorded92,554 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 TKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 92,554 miles

Nearside Rear has heavily cracking to the tyre but not down to the cords

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2019 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear has heavily cracking to the tyre but not down to the cords

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread poor condition

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 85,017 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread poor condition

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low advise replace (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2,500 miles advise check to comfirm (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 82,551 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low advise replace (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2,500 miles advise check to comfirm (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,763 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secured slight rattle.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 79,725 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secured slight rattle.

Pass 31 May 2014 76,886 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 31 May 2014 76,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 74,153 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

engine oil low

play felt in n/s steering

play in both top front damper mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,153 miles

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

engine oil leak

engine oil low

play felt in n/s steering

play in both top front damper mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,785 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,167 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 62,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 50,472 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 50,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,121 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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Y399 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y399 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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What year was Y399 TKR registered?

Y399 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y399 TKR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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