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Y831 WKL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,304 mi
Last recorded108,304 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 WKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 108,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,437 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

center exhaust bracket broken

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,098 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 12 Feb 2016 82,098 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,349 miles

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,332 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,854 miles

Anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Aux belt cracked

Both front wheel bearings have play

front indicators showing white

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front steering rack arm inner joint has play

Offside front steering rack arm inner joint has play

Pass 31 Dec 2011 55,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 53,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 50,480 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is wearing close to limit

Fail 10 May 2010 50,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 47,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,408 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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Y831 WKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y831 WKL, 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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Y831 WKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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