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Y746 BKS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,285 mi
Last recorded92,285 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 BKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 91,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,158 miles

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

o/s/r wheel is binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2014 79,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 70,929 miles

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

wear to inner and outer edge of near side rear tyre

wear to outer edge of off side rear tyre

wear to rear discs and pads

Pass 7 Jan 2012 70,929 miles

wear to inner and outer edge of near side rear tyre

wear to outer edge of off side rear tyre

wear to rear discs and pads

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,707 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,130 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,990 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,600 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,403 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,575 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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Y746 BKS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y746 BKS, 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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Y746 BKS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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