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Y561 GKV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,697 mi
Last recorded123,697 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,697 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front bubbling in various places o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 118,562 miles

nsf/osf steering tie rod arm play

Fail 6 Nov 2019 118,562 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nsf/osf steering tie rod arm play

reverse lamp not working

Pass 2 Nov 2018 112,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 106,459 miles

Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 100,006 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both rack ball ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 90,800 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition inner face

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 90,763 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition inner face

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,595 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 75,131 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 75,116 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

tracking

Pass 21 May 2012 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre approaching wear bar limits

Pass 8 May 2011 63,604 miles

offside rear tyre cut sidewall

Pass 10 May 2010 58,129 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front inner tyre side walls are slightly damaged

Pass 12 May 2009 53,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 46,762 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,445 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 34,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y561 GKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y561 GKV, 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 Y561 GKV registered?

Y561 GKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y561 GKV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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