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Y662 BPK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

136,034 mi
Last recorded136,034 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 BPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2019 136,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm deformed bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,085 miles

advisory n/s rear tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advisory can not check rear seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 129,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advisory can not check rear seat belt child seat fitted

advisory n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 128,858 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction light (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall and getting low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 118,524 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 118,524 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 115,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r brake disc rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2014 115,719 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 112,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 May 2012 108,819 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Split in tread of o/s/r tyre no cord visable.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2012 108,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Split in tread of o/s/r tyre no cord visable.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 103,455 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 103,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 99,682 miles

Front brake discs liped.

Front bumper is in a poor condition.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside front indicator cover missing.

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 99,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs liped.

Front bumper is in a poor condition.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

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

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

Offside front indicator cover missing.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,142 miles

Air bag light on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Water warning light on

Fail 8 Jul 2009 89,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air bag light on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Water warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,809 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 85,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,973 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 74,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,581 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 47,154 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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Y662 BPK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 Y662 BPK, 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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Y662 BPK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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