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Y413 TKJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,691 mi
Last recorded123,691 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY413 TKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 123,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,991 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 110,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 110,272 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,242 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 110,242 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen n/s/f not working o/s/f not providing sufficient amount (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 109,670 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 107,357 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 95,617 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,455 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 72,954 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,091 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 63,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel bearing noise coming from vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 53,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,765 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall split

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,808 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 TKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y413 TKJ, 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 Y413 TKJ registered?

Y413 TKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y413 TKJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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