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Y514 KND

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,766 mi
Last recorded65,766 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 KND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,766 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,204 miles

Nearside Front side light dim

engine managment light

smell of petrol from vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2018 58,204 miles

Nearside Front side light dim

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

engine managment light

smell of petrol from vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,024 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 57,912 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure backing plate moved and bent (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,119 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,575 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 60,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 56,703 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear tyres perishing approx 2mm tread

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,662 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,729 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,372 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,323 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,122 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 2 Feb 2006 17,072 miles

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

engine managment light on

wipers dragging

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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Y514 KND is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y514 KND, 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 Y514 KND registered?

Y514 KND is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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