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Y591 TKL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,966 mi
Last recorded129,966 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 TKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2018 129,966 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system centre hanger missing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tread depth and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 124,829 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks on engine

Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play in both offside and nearside (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 124,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks on engine

Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play in both offside and nearside (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 117,420 miles

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

Oil leak.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,962 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,291 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2014 97,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,700 miles

Air bag light on.

N/s front outer brake pads appears to be wearing low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs corroded

hole in offside front indicator lens

Fail 23 Apr 2012 91,711 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,580 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Apr 2010 79,204 miles

FRONT REG PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Front 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 9 Apr 2009 73,127 miles

damage nearside outer sill

Fail 7 Apr 2009 73,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage nearside outer sill

engine check light on

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,393 miles

slight surface cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2008 66,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,836 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 58,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,618 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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Y591 TKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y591 TKL, 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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Y591 TKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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