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Y789 KRJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,602 mi
Last recorded94,602 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 KRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 81,412 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 May 2010 79,147 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2010 79,147 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 75,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 68,487 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 68,487 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,066 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 52,317 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear brake pads worn

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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Y789 KRJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y789 KRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y789 KRJ registered?

Y789 KRJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 June 2001.

Is Y789 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y789 KRJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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