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Y794 KTF

2001 Volkswagen Bettle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,374 mi
Last recorded96,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 KTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 96,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 85,094 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,273 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,566 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,148 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 16,148 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear pads low.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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Y794 KTF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bettle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y794 KTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y794 KTF registered?

Y794 KTF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y794 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y794 KTF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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