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Y711 YKM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 YKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 111,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2020 111,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2020 111,763 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 108,088 miles

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

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

object on dash

Fail 11 Jan 2019 108,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

object on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,764 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 97,764 miles

Emissions not tested cant no hold constant rpm (2500>3000) (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,142 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

screen damage not in area

Fail 29 Dec 2016 88,132 miles

Emissions not tested erratic fast idle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

screen damage not in area

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,268 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 87,268 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

MIL light on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,211 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 82,211 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,601 miles

MIL lamp remains on

Fail 26 Jan 2011 66,601 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

MIL lamp remains on

Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,761 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 52,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,426 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 46,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,082 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 38,082 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filter deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y711 YKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y711 YKM, 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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Y711 YKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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