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Y539 JKX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,538 mi
Last recorded101,538 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 JKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 101,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,299 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,617 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,117 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 78,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,003 miles

both rear tyre side wall purished

near side front tyre side wall purished

near side head lamp slightly insecure

off side front tyre 2mm

Fail 30 May 2014 62,823 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in front tyre

both rear tyre side wall purished

near side front tyre side wall purished

near side head lamp slightly insecure

off side front tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,183 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,108 miles

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

gearbox oil leaking from osf seal

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,192 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken/ missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and outer sidewall perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner cv boot split

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,164 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,882 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,689 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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Y539 JKX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y539 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 Y539 JKX registered?

Y539 JKX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y539 JKX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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