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Y874 KRX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,449 mi
Last recorded154,449 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 KRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 154,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 150,301 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 150,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 147,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on the limit !!!! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 147,819 miles

Emissions not tested Smoking heavy (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on the limit !!!! (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 143,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 135,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 135,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 128,715 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 123,109 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 123,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 115,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 108,514 miles

N/S/F drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

Fail 8 Jul 2010 108,514 miles

N/S/F drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,664 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,398 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,168 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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Y874 KRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y874 KRX, 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 Y874 KRX registered?

Y874 KRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y874 KRX safe to buy?

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