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Y86 KDG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,057 mi
Last recorded193,057 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 KDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 193,057 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner whwwl arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill coroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 193,037 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front and rear tyre sidewall cracking

play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 4 Jul 2016 193,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front and rear tyre sidewall cracking

play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 13 Jun 2014 191,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

slight corrosion on o/s/f sill

Pass 13 Jun 2014 191,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

slight corrosion on o/s/f sill

Pass 29 Jul 2013 186,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 183,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 171,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 149,759 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 124,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 99,774 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 78,215 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 78,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( front tyres wearing close to limit on 2mm)

advise( rear tyres between 3 & 4mm treads beginning to crack & perish)

advise( slight lift in both front strut top mounts)

Pass 25 May 2006 58,943 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 58,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y86 KDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y86 KDG, 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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Y86 KDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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