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Y637 KRB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,512 mi
Last recorded101,512 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 KRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 101,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,359 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,379 miles

Front tyres getting low on treads

Rear reg plate de-laminating, front cracked

Slight binding- nearside rear brake. Unable to fully view all pads for wear.

Slight play in McPherson strut top mountings

W/screen chipped

Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,205 miles

Play in McPherson strut top mountings

Slight damage- front reg. plate & de-laminating to rear

Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Play in McPherson strut top mountings

Slight damage- front reg. plate & de-laminating to rear

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,450 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,541 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,618 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,019 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 35,019 miles

Nearside Front 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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Y637 KRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y637 KRB, 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 Y637 KRB registered?

Y637 KRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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