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Y588 CKM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,156 mi
Last recorded143,156 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 CKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 143,156 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 141,041 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 141,037 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine fault lamp is on.

Exhaust front section deteriorating & leaking @ the flexible joint.

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

Nearside rear shock absorber worn.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 136,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall but cords not exposed

Pass 18 Jul 2014 129,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 129,574 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 121,117 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 114,426 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 114,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,171 miles

N/S/F TYRE ALMOST ON LIMIT, ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE

both front rearmost wishbone bushes have play, but ok for next year

o/s/r road spring corroded

slight play in inner roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Mar 2010 85,422 miles

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti roll bar collars displaced but anti roll bar secure and has not moved

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight brake reading fluctuation axle 1

windscreen cracked outside swept area n/s/f upper

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,422 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front anti roll bar collars displaced but anti roll bar secure and has not moved

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

slight brake reading fluctuation axle 1

windscreen cracked outside swept area n/s/f upper

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,612 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,897 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre bald on edges (raised tread pattern) & starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to perish & crack

Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,274 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 48,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 48,494 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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Y588 CKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y588 CKM, 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 Y588 CKM registered?

Y588 CKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 2001.

Is Y588 CKM safe to buy?

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