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Y554 WKN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,284 mi
Last recorded147,284 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 WKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 147,284 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 147,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 143,240 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 140,629 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 140,629 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 134,818 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 134,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 128,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 121,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,742 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,673 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 98,673 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 91,882 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,882 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,050 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,932 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,029 miles

both front brake discs lipped and becoming worn

offside front tyre bald on inner edge near to cords

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,366 miles

engine manegment light on

Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,698 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,401 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 25,738 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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Y554 WKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y554 WKN, 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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Y554 WKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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