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Y799 CKL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 CKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to N/S/Rear sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 76,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to N/S/Rear sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,076 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 75,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,167 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 74,136 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,800 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 73,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,218 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 73,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,483 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,212 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,433 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,862 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,432 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,996 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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Y799 CKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y799 CKL, 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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What year was Y799 CKL registered?

Y799 CKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y799 CKL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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