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Y564 KUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,789 mi
Last recorded181,789 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 KUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 181,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 181,035 miles

Emissions not tested could not keep fast idle in range for test (7.3.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 167,560 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 154,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

all brakes slightley binding

centre brake light inoperative

engine management light on

oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Jul 2013 144,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

offside front tyre perishing + scrubbing inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 144,379 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

offside front tyre perishing + scrubbing inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,302 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 132,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 132,285 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 132,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 123,169 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 123,169 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 116,041 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 107,768 miles

os number plate light broken,,,,knocking from nsf,suspect shocker top.

Pass 15 May 2008 99,030 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 87,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 74,807 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 74,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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Y564 KUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y564 KUG, 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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Y564 KUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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