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Y504 KUB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,447 mi
Last recorded117,447 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 KUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 117,447 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 117,367 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,434 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 114,434 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 104,775 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,257 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2011 81,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 72,754 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 72,497 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,559 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 48,993 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,770 miles

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)

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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Y504 KUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y504 KUB, 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 Y504 KUB registered?

Y504 KUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y504 KUB safe to buy?

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