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Y413 EKR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,951 mi
Last recorded80,951 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY413 EKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 80,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,615 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,502 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 65,778 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,416 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread worn close to wear indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,012 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission seepage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 58,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission seepage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,418 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight fluid seepage around Transmission.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn, with pitted edges. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs heavily pitted. (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,665 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs pitted.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Fluid seepage around Transmission.

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,789 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight fluid seepage around Transmission.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,217 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brakes noisy.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,342 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,240 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,524 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges around Inner Faces.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,244 miles

corroded offside fuel tank strap

Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,962 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,818 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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Y413 EKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y413 EKR, 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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Y413 EKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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