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Y516 WKL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,634 mi
Last recorded141,634 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 WKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 141,634 miles

Rear Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 141,617 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 141,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn resulting in lower arm hitting the subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 140,147 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 140,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 138,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate heavily corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 138,414 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front back plate heavily corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust back box corroded by mount

Pass 8 Jul 2016 129,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 129,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2015 124,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 124,181 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 121,321 miles

nearside edge os sill slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,505 miles

rear tyres feathered

Fail 19 Apr 2013 118,417 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres feathered

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 111,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 110,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 105,313 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,016 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 93,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,434 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 86,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 80,363 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 30,362 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 68,230 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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Y516 WKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y516 WKL, 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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Y516 WKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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