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Y81 XKL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,557 mi
Last recorded104,557 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 XKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,276 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside headlight beam image poor

Fail 28 Feb 2015 99,247 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside headlight beam image poor

Fail 22 Feb 2014 96,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rusty

front tyres wearing badly on the inside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2014 96,116 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

front tyres wearing badly on the inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,770 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 87,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,015 miles

center stop lamp requires attension

Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,902 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,827 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise engine light on dash

Advise slight blow at exhaust clamps

Advise small chips in screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2006 44,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,853 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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Y81 XKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y81 XKL, 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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Y81 XKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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