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Y622 TKM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY622 TKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 104,185 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 104,185 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,236 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 100,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,872 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust mount fractured

engine light on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,015 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine light on

Fail 1 Jul 2013 90,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine light on

Pass 22 May 2012 77,873 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 77,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 68,640 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,571 miles

e m l light on

Fail 11 May 2010 59,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

e m l light on

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,849 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 28,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,588 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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Y622 TKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y622 TKM, 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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Y622 TKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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