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Y919 KBN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 KBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 77,351 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 77,296 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.879 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4.41% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 5.50% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 290ppm (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,775 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center stop light not working

front discs uder size in diameter

Fail 25 Jul 2014 69,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center stop light not working

front discs uder size in diameter

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,235 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake disc's are smaller in diameter than what should be fitted as standard

center stop light not working

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,260 miles

both front discs are an incorrect size for the vehicle and do not have full contact with brake pads as the diameter of the disc is too small

Fail 22 Aug 2012 64,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front discs are an incorrect size for the vehicle and do not have full contact with brake pads as the diameter of the disc is too small

engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,350 miles

engine management fault light on

Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,350 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management fault light on

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,642 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 53,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,136 miles

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

front pads 75% worn

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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Y919 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y919 KBN, 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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Y919 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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