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Y613 KND

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

194,438 mi
Last recorded194,438 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY613 KND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 194,438 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light inop

Pass 6 Apr 2019 182,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 171,353 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 161,037 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 149,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 136,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 127,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 113,601 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 113,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 97,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 83,879 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 69,705 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,134 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres 3mm

covers fitted to outter sills

Fail 26 May 2009 59,134 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front tyres 3mm

covers fitted to outter sills

Pass 28 May 2008 56,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 50,872 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,321 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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Y613 KND is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y613 KND, 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 Y613 KND registered?

Y613 KND is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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