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Y971 KBN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,045 mi
Last recorded126,045 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 KBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 126,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working ns & os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer cills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 28 May 2019 123,932 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner door handle broken

emissions only just met

Fail 28 May 2019 123,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner door handle broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

emissions only just met

Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,853 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 117,853 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body component likely to become detached mirror and casing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,594 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 110,590 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,410 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bonnet release handle loose/adrift

engine light on at time of test

engine manadement light on

exhaust system in poor condition

exhaust system missing support hangers and very loose is only just supported at time of test

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorating tread getting low

Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,500 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bonnet release handle loose/adrift

engine light on at time of test

exhaust system missing support hangers and very loose is only just supported at time of test

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorating tread getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre support bracket missing but exhaust still adequately supported

nearside front outer silldamaged but not affecting structural integraty

offside front & rear outer sill damaged but not affecting structural integraty

Fail 19 Jun 2013 102,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre support bracket missing but exhaust still adequately supported

nearside front outer silldamaged but not affecting structural integraty

offside front & rear outer sill damaged but not affecting structural integraty

Pass 10 Apr 2012 102,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,529 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 90,333 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,212 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)

engine management light on/indicating engine miss-fire

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Fail 7 Feb 2009 80,140 miles

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

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

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)

engine management light on/indicating engine miss-fire

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 22 Jan 2008 67,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,258 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 62,258 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 57,269 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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Y971 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y971 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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Y971 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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