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Y446 KDG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

197,506 mi
Last recorded197,506 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 KDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 197,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 197,399 miles

EML & EPC lights illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 24 Aug 2016 197,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

EML & EPC lights illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 22 Jul 2016 196,678 miles

Both front and rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Both rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 185,901 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear by tank swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre and rear exhausts very rusty

epc lamp on

mil lamp on

warning triangle lamp on

Fail 28 Sep 2015 185,901 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported to catalyst sleeve bracket rusted through (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose d bush bad play (2.4.E.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear by tank swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre and rear exhausts very rusty

epc lamp on

mil lamp on

warning triangle lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 168,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mil light is on

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 168,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mil light is on

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 152,144 miles

Coolant leak

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

Spare tyre defective

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

engine starting to smoke

exhaust rusted at rear and centre bracket broken

mil lamp on

Fail 25 Sep 2013 152,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Coolant leak

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

Spare tyre defective

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

engine starting to smoke

exhaust rusted at rear and centre bracket broken

mil lamp on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 130,264 miles

ESP Light On

Oil leak

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly (Nothing Picked Up On RBT)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 130,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

ESP Light On

Engine Management Light On

Oil leak

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly (Nothing Picked Up On RBT)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,527 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 118,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 111,178 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 111,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,278 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise center exhaust mounting

Fail 31 Mar 2009 100,278 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise center exhaust mounting

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,376 miles

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

n/s front indicator lens damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2008 87,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

n/s front indicator lens damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2007 73,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust mount weld broken

n/s front indicator lens broken

smell of fuel at fuel tank but no obvious leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount weld broken

n/s front indicator lens broken

smell of fuel at fuel tank but no obvious leak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,837 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 61,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y446 KDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 Y446 KDG, 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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Y446 KDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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