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Y501 CKP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,823 mi
Last recorded106,823 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,607 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 105,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 104,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,127 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 102,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,211 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 88,706 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but the cords are not exposed

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,706 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but the cords are not exposed

Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,710 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 79,302 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 69,154 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,907 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 60,907 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,082 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 44,234 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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Y501 CKP 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 Y501 CKP, 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 Y501 CKP registered?

Y501 CKP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y501 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 CKP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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