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Y967 VKM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,254 mi
Last recorded84,254 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 VKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,254 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play both track rod arms (2.2.B.1g)

large scratch on screen

Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,254 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play both track rod arms (2.2.B.1g)

large scratch on screen

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,165 miles

Slight play in offside end of steering rack.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 70,165 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight play in offside end of steering rack.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,718 miles

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

Nearside front inner track rod has slight free play

offside front inner track rod has slight free play

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,318 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,087 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,932 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 51,932 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 44,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,688 miles

wiper has scratched the windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2007 36,687 miles

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

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

wiper has scratched the windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,028 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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Y967 VKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y967 VKM, 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 Y967 VKM registered?

Y967 VKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y967 VKM safe to buy?

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