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Y717 CKL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,656 mi
Last recorded21,656 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 CKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 21,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 21,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 21,520 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 20,538 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 20,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 18,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 17,810 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 17,810 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 17,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,265 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 15,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 15,147 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 12,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 12,380 miles

Both rear wheels binding when turning by hand

Centre exhaust braket broken but still holding exhaust securly

Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,863 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 11,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 10,766 miles

both front shockabsorbers dust covers ripped

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2010 10,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front shockabsorbers dust covers ripped

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,682 miles

front brake discs pitted due to bieng stood

front brake pads cracking/deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2008 8,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 7,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 7,204 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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Y717 CKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y717 CKL, 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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What year was Y717 CKL registered?

Y717 CKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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