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Y558 KDP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,227 mi
Last recorded87,227 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 KDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 87,227 miles

Front Both MacPherson struts have play in upper attachment.

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded within rear axle chassis mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around previous repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Recommend replacement. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded within rear axle chassis mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2023 87,227 miles

Front Both MacPherson struts have play in upper attachment.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded within rear axle chassis mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around previous repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Recommend replacement. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded within rear axle chassis mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2022 86,123 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 82,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,963 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,260 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,471 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,938 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount worn

offside rear tyre cracking around treads

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,547 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,646 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,894 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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Y558 KDP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y558 KDP, 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 Y558 KDP registered?

Y558 KDP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y558 KDP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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