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Y671 KBL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,708 mi
Last recorded94,708 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 KBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 94,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 94,708 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights deteriorated

offside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,537 miles

Slight play in Offside Front track rod end.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Slight play in Offside Front track rod end.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,686 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Engine Management Light On

Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Unable To Examine Seatbelt

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Rear Both Suspension Coil Springs Have Slight Corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,984 miles

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)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,968 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,635 miles

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

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

exhaust rattle

front indicators faded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,038 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r passenger seat

engine cover fitted

front passenger seat belt fraying

nail in n/s/r tyre

plastic covering outer sills

tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

babyseat fitted nearside rear

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,843 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

babyseat fitted nearside rear

front discs slight wear

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

rear pads appear low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,331 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,755 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,640 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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Y671 KBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y671 KBL, 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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Y671 KBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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