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Y709 KUD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,734 mi
Last recorded57,734 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 KUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,734 miles

Fuel filter insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2025 55,483 miles

Fuel filter insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2025 55,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filter insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2024 46,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 43,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front suspension corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2022 43,702 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front suspension corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,316 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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Y709 KUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y709 KUD, 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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Y709 KUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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