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Y844 KDB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,125 mi
Last recorded151,125 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 151,125 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Centre stop lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 151,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Centre stop lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 143,945 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 143,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 138,415 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 127,446 miles

Centre exh. bracket corroded and rusted away,but exh,still secure.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 127,445 miles

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

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

Centre exh. bracket corroded and rusted away,but exh,still secure.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,117 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 121,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,308 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,239 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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Y844 KDB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KDB, 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 KDB registered?

Y844 KDB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y844 KDB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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