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Y428 BPK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,058 mi
Last recorded138,058 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 BPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 138,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner door handle slightly damage door open close normal

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank bracket slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 134,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack. (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 131,629 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 129,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear both rear wheel slightly binding

engine manegment light is on

plastic cover fitted top of the engine

Fail 26 Jun 2015 118,871 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle and suspension components corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 118,871 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle and suspension components corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,695 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,103 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,995 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,765 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 38,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,462 miles

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

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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Y428 BPK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y428 BPK, 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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Y428 BPK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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