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Y69 KBU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,665 mi
Last recorded104,665 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY69 KBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pas cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sidfes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,115 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs are slightly lipped

inner brake pads all round approx 70% worn

Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,115 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs are slightly lipped

inner brake pads all round approx 70% worn

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,765 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

front brake discs are worn and slightly lipped

Fail 19 Nov 2018 75,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

front brake discs are worn and slightly lipped

Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,621 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front under sill plastic panel split

Nearside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated corroded

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre split slight outside wall

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 68,621 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front under sill plastic panel split

Nearside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated corroded

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre split slight outside wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 64,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,206 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,781 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 57,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,018 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 52,018 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,589 miles

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

centre exhaust mount insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,416 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 41,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 23,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 20,515 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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Y69 KBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y69 KBU, 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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Y69 KBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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