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Y717 TKM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,000 mi
Last recorded104,000 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 TKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer pipe attached to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brakes all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 100,883 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,417 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,755 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 91,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All 3 other tyres poor condition, tracking needs checking

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,168 miles

Both front tyres have splits on side walls

Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres have splits on side walls

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,562 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,386 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 74,386 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

tracking should be checked

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,120 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,120 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,614 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,614 miles

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

E M Warning light on

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

rear brake discs has slight damage due to pads worn low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,922 miles

eml light on

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,314 miles

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

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

front disc rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,630 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,630 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,923 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 35,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,200 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 TKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y717 TKM, 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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Y717 TKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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