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Y42 CKN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 CKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 72,024 miles

center exhaust and mounts poor

front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Dec 2016 72,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust and mounts poor

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,982 miles

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

rear coil springs rusty at base

Fail 11 Dec 2015 69,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs rusty at base

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,003 miles

front brake discs wearing low and lipped

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,135 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear center stop light fault (disconnected)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 65,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

center exhaust mounts soft

engine light on

slight play in front top strut mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,568 miles

center exhaust mounts soft

engine light on

slight play in front top strut mounts

Pass 17 Dec 2011 57,635 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,592 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 51,592 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,953 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 45,953 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,612 miles

Advise nail in offside front tyre

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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Y42 CKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y42 CKN, 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 Y42 CKN registered?

Y42 CKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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