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Y912 CKL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,316 mi
Last recorded117,316 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 CKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,316 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,672 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,219 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2014 102,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,204 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,955 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,141 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,881 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 82,629 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear brake disk corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 95,428 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 95,428 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,138 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 92,809 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 69,836 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2007 61,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust centre mount broken but system supported at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,954 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 54,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre mount broken but system supported at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2005 48,207 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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Y912 CKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y912 CKL, 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 Y912 CKL registered?

Y912 CKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y912 CKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 CKL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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