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Y947 KUB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,769 mi
Last recorded121,769 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 KUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,769 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 121,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 116,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slighty worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2015 116,739 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slighty worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2014 113,975 miles

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edges 2.o/s front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly damaged on wall 3.slight play in o/s steering rack arm/track rod end

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 113,975 miles

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edges 2.o/s front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly damaged on wall 3.slight play in o/s steering rack arm/track rod end

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,341 miles

1.engine manegement warning light on 2.n/s front wiper blade split on edge 3.both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner tread

Fail 10 Apr 2013 106,341 miles

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

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

1.engine manegement warning light on 2.n/s front wiper blade split on edge 3.both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner tread

Pass 4 May 2012 98,244 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 92,704 miles

advise ...traction control warning light on advise ...engine warning light on

wear in rear brake discs

Fail 12 May 2011 92,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,549 miles

ESP light stopping on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light stopping on

offside rear tyre has nail in tread in a position where if when removed tyre deflates will not be repairable

slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

Fail 25 Jan 2010 85,521 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ESP light stopping on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light stopping on

offside rear tyre has nail in tread in a position where if when removed tyre deflates will not be repairable

slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

steel wheel fitted to offside front at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,137 miles

engine management light stopping on

esp light stopping on

Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,920 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 68,171 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 68,171 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y947 KUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y947 KUB, 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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Y947 KUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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