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Y57 KUJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 KUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 109,680 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 104,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 100,142 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,740 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 93,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 88,252 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Water pump leaking coolant

Pass 14 Mar 2015 82,480 miles

engine light on

Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,827 miles

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,357 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,164 miles

off side front tyre outer side wall split to the limit .

Fail 25 Feb 2008 51,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

off side front tyre outer side wall split to the limit .

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,016 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 47,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,614 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 43,614 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y57 KUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y57 KUJ, 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 Y57 KUJ registered?

Y57 KUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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