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Y478 TKR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,362 mi
Last recorded117,362 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 TKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 117,362 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

nearside sill damaged

some steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2020 114,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coolant leak

headlamp beam images deteriating

nearside outer sill damaged starting to fracture at joint advise remedial repair

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Pass 3 Apr 2019 111,884 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

mcpherson top strut mounts on front have some movement

nearside outer sill damaged

power steering pipe damp

Fail 3 Apr 2019 111,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

mcpherson top strut mounts on front have some movement

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear parkbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

power steering pipe damp

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,221 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

all brake disc corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2018 109,219 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS + OS edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working NS + OS (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

all brake disc corroding

Pass 2 May 2017 104,369 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2017 104,369 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,956 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 92,956 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 91,114 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,854 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,640 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,602 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 70,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 57,812 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,100 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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Y478 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y478 TKR, 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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Y478 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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