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Y808 KVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,594 mi
Last recorded79,594 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2021 79,594 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 79,594 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner tie-rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner tie-rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 73,902 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 73,902 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 69,715 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 69,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 65,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 59,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 54,093 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,777 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 46,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 39,875 miles

EML and ESP light on

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

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

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 27 Dec 2012 39,875 miles

EML and ESP light on

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,168 miles

Oil leak

esp light on

temp light on

Fail 28 Dec 2011 33,168 miles

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

Oil leak

esp light on

temp light on

Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,237 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 27,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front disc worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 20,923 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 20,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 14,245 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 10,446 miles

traction control light on dash

Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,239 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 6,459 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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Y808 KVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y808 KVW, 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 Y808 KVW registered?

Y808 KVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y808 KVW shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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