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Y933 AKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,721 mi
Last recorded129,721 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 AKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 129,721 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 121,885 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 118,071 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 117,433 miles

Emissions not tested engine will not maintain a constant RPM for test (7.3.A.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp on constantly with side lights / wont switch off (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,371 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,048 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,813 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 29 Oct 2012 90,890 miles

Engine MI light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 84,996 miles

Diagnostic light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,203 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 76,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Advise nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2009 65,901 miles

Advise both lower arm bushes have slight play

Advise centre of exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,287 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 55,287 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 47,581 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,327 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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Y933 AKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y933 AKK, 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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Y933 AKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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