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Y488 TKO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,401 mi
Last recorded115,401 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 TKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 115,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside INNER TRACK ROD END MAJOR PLAY

Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,280 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,230 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 105,228 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,117 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 10 Jul 2017 98,115 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,601 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 93,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,305 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,502 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 70,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,275 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 63,273 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,583 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 50,231 miles

Anti-roll bar collar has split.

Both front steering rack inner arms have slight movement.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes are split.

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,231 miles

Anti-roll bar collar has split.

Both front steering rack inner arms have slight movement.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes are split.

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,100 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside front shock absorber cover starting to split.

Pass 1 May 2007 39,951 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 34,170 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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Y488 TKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y488 TKO, 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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Y488 TKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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