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Y876 KFG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,231 mi
Last recorded88,231 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 88,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,545 miles

exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

front direction indicators faded

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside registration plate lamp damaged

sills damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2017 82,543 miles

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

exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

front direction indicators faded

front road wheels damaged

nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

nearside registration plate lamp damaged

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge and nail in tread

sills damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,742 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 72,431 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested unable to rev engine (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,893 miles

nearside rear no plate lamp lens damaged.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,730 miles

damage on o/s/outer door sill

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,473 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 50,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2011 46,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,054 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,321 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,354 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,107 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,145 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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Y876 KFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y876 KFG, 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 Y876 KFG registered?

Y876 KFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y876 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y876 KFG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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