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Y664 YOK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,641 mi
Last recorded81,641 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 YOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,641 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 81,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,217 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,999 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight wear / lift in 2 x front top suspension mountings

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,106 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,574 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

nearside front tyre has metallic object in tread

rear exhaust box is very corroded and partially broke.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,737 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,424 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,835 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,232 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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Y664 YOK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y664 YOK, 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 Y664 YOK registered?

Y664 YOK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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