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Y614 TKR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,761 mi
Last recorded74,761 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY614 TKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,761 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 74,761 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,356 miles

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

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Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective IMAGE POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2019 72,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective IMAGE POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2018 71,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,849 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 70,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,807 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 69,807 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,042 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Nov 2015 67,041 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 518,585 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 51,814 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,910 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,295 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 34,248 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,607 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,935 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 25,935 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,188 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 24,188 miles

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

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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Y614 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y614 TKR, 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 Y614 TKR registered?

Y614 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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