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Y905 XKJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,250 mi
Last recorded101,250 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 XKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2019 101,250 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Please see print out average .54% (requirement:.30%) (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty. 2 litres of coolant added to enable test

Exhaust box rattle, probably loose baffle.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Narrow contact area with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box support bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 95,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Bend on down pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Narrow contact area with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box support bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak Engine. ()

Rear Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,041 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak Engine. ()

Rear Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,105 miles

front number plate becoming loose

note. welding repair to nearside of front sub-frame

slight oil leak

slight perishing on nearside rear & front tyres

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in front suspension arms, rear bushes

Fail 1 Nov 2016 85,105 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate becoming loose

note. welding repair to nearside of front sub-frame

slight oil leak

slight perishing on nearside rear & front tyres

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in front suspension arms, rear bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,753 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,063 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,014 miles

offside front tyre has wear cracks

Fail 13 Jan 2014 65,967 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nearside steering arm has play - borderline

offside front tyre has wear cracks

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,651 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 56,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,837 miles

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

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

engine check warning light on

front number plate cracked//rear number plate delaminating

slight play in both outer steering rack joints

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,837 miles

engine check warning light on

front number plate cracked//rear number plate delaminating

slight play in both outer steering rack joints

Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,835 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear number plate poor condition

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,834 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear number plate poor condition

stone chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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Y905 XKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y905 XKJ, 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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Y905 XKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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