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Y897 TKN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,856 mi
Last recorded96,856 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 TKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,856 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 96,855 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold revs (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 93,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 92,773 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,057 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs covered in surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 91,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs covered in surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,993 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 86,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,505 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,956 miles

both front inner rack ends have quite bad play

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,630 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front inner rack ends have play

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,897 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,678 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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Y897 TKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y897 TKN, 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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Y897 TKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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