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Y816 KKE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,505 mi
Last recorded124,505 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 KKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 124,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,013 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,010 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 99,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight engine oil leak dip stick missing

slight under body damage

upper body damage n/s outer sill

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,254 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 92,425 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,392 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,347 miles

o/s front tyre tread low on inside

Pass 17 Aug 2005 32,954 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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Y816 KKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y816 KKE, 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 Y816 KKE registered?

Y816 KKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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