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Y63 KAG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,892 mi
Last recorded64,892 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 KAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 64,892 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,655 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2015 62,646 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,968 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 56,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,760 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 44,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,756 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,943 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,400 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 24 Jul 2006 23,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

bonnet catch has temorary repair

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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Y63 KAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y63 KAG, 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 Y63 KAG registered?

Y63 KAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y63 KAG safe to buy?

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