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Y39 KDV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,119 mi
Last recorded113,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 KDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 113,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 110,062 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 110,048 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside rear binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,346 miles

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

front brake discs starting to blacken

Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,415 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

near side rear tyre cracking, nail in tread, wearing unevenly

off side front tyre runn off inner shoulder close to cords

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,415 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

near side rear tyre cracking, nail in tread, wearing unevenly

off side front tyre runn off inner shoulder close to cords

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,204 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

near side rear tyre cracking

off side front tyre shoulder running off

Fail 17 Mar 2011 76,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front brake imballance 23%

near side rear tyre cracking

of side front tyre was under inflated on arrival

off side front tyre shoulder running off

Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,500 miles

Front tyres worn to limit-advise immediate replacement.

O/s/r brake pipe corroded. Rear brake disc heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,386 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,194 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low. Offside front tyre tread wearing low.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 50,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low. Offside front tyre tread wearing low.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,980 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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Y39 KDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y39 KDV, 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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Y39 KDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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