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Y838 BOK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,908 mi
Last recorded93,908 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 BOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 93,908 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 93,906 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 19 Mar 2014 93,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 86,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,905 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 81,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 78,238 miles

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

crack in screen outside swept area

engine man light on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,129 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,547 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 49,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,433 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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Y838 BOK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y838 BOK, 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 Y838 BOK registered?

Y838 BOK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y838 BOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 BOK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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