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Y94 WSK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,353 mi
Last recorded111,353 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 WSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,353 miles

offside steering arm has play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front shock absorbers corroded

front top mounts have movement

Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also has welded patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front indicator lens is cracked and holed

Headlamps are in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2019 107,712 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also has welded patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front indicator lens is cracked and holed

Headlamps are in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,775 miles

NSR COIL SPRING was miss located at bottom. Have reseated. Advise recheck

Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section and Rear joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both headlights (1.8)

NSR COIL SPRING was miss located at bottom. Have reseated. Advise recheck

Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 76,588 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Aug 2012 65,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside front and offside frnt brake backing plates corroded

nearside rear backing plate corroded

slight corrosion lower body and suspension

Fail 25 Aug 2012 65,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside front and offside frnt brake backing plates corroded

nearside rear backing plate corroded

slight corrosion lower body and suspension

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,516 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,021 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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Y94 WSK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y94 WSK, 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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Y94 WSK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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