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Y844 KCS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,989 mi
Last recorded115,989 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 KCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 115,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sills damaged / corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

exhaust crossmember corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 115,923 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills damaged and corroding

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

centre exhaust mounting crossmember corroded

gearbox oil sump corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 115,247 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front shock-absorber weak

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 May 2018 115,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front shock-absorber weak

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,553 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 99,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 91,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 82,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 74,950 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 67,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,977 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,660 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 41,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,098 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 33,098 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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Y844 KCS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y844 KCS, 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 Y844 KCS registered?

Y844 KCS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y844 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y844 KCS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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