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Y516 JKX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,104 mi
Last recorded137,104 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 JKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 137,104 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 137,104 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 131,688 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 127,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 127,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 126,654 miles

ENGINE AND GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND CONTAINS SEVERAL DEEP CUTS

REAR TYRES CONTAIN SEVERAL DEEP CUTS

Pass 12 Apr 2016 124,192 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 114,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre, temp puncture repair near shoulder.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,364 miles

ESP warning lamp on

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

both front tyres close to legal limits and worn on inside edges

oil leak

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,684 miles

esp warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2012 112,684 miles

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

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

esp warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 107,267 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)

front and rear discs pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2011 107,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 105,025 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 105,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 99,778 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 78,670 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 66,448 miles

front inner brake discs starting to corrode,slight damage windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2006 66,444 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

inner front brake discs starting to corrode,slight windscreen damage

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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Y516 JKX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y516 JKX, 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 Y516 JKX registered?

Y516 JKX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y516 JKX safe to buy?

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