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Y684 KFG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,443 mi
Last recorded111,443 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY684 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 111,443 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 104,538 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 104,537 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 96,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front DOOR NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

Fail 9 Nov 2018 96,919 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR COVER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front DOOR NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 91,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both rear door sills repaired coated with filler

engine cover fitted restricting testers view

fuel tank support straps corroded

offside front & nearside rear wheel trims not fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2017 91,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear door sills repaired coated with filler

engine cover fitted restricting testers view

fuel tank support straps corroded

offside front & nearside rear wheel trims not fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

both front headlights slightly tarnished

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2016 86,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover fitted & under tray

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside front & nearside rear wheel trims mi9ssing

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

Set of illegal number plates loose in boot

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 83,173 miles

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

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

zero interior headlamp switch

Fail 24 Oct 2015 83,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

zero interior headlamp switch

Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,946 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 79,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

dents in drivers door

offside door sill damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

dents in drivers door

engine management light on

engine mis-firing

offside door sill damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 41,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 28,336 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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Y684 KFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y684 KFG, 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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Y684 KFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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