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Y889 KND

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,267 mi
Last recorded116,267 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 KND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 116,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 102,275 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

cvj gaiter clip loose on off side front outer joint

engine warning on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,853 miles

Catalytic converter noisy

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 100,853 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Catalytic converter noisy

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 92,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,910 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,608 miles

Nail in front tyre

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 24 Mar 2010 77,824 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,005 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,727 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 41,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y889 KND is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y889 KND, 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 Y889 KND registered?

Y889 KND is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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