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Y567 KUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,560 mi
Last recorded121,560 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 KUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 121,560 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 19 May 2011 121,560 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 May 2010 111,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Jun 2009 101,666 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 101,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2007 77,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,340 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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Y567 KUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y567 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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What year was Y567 KUG registered?

Y567 KUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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