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Y784 JKX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,824 mi
Last recorded133,824 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 JKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 133,824 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,853 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 126,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,594 miles

Both front indicators discoloured slightly

Both rear springs corroded

Gaerbox has a oil leak

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

Nearside frontyre on 3mm and worn on edges

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

Offside front wheel arch inscure

Oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Jan 2016 117,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front indicators discoloured slightly

Both rear springs corroded

Gaerbox has a oil leak

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

Nearside frontyre on 3mm and worn on edges

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

Offside front wheel arch inscure

Oil leak from engine

Traction control light on

Pass 10 Jan 2015 111,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2014 106,206 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,926 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 94,641 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 85,939 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Oct 2008 59,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,008 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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Y784 JKX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y784 JKX, 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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Y784 JKX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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