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Y995 KAB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,758 mi
Last recorded207,758 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 KAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 207,758 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 207,758 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 197,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 185,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 185,218 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cut in tread

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Ti-rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 167,965 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join from back box holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod end has play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket corroded off (middle section)

oil leak from back of engine

Pass 16 Apr 2015 151,194 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated.

Exhaust mount corroded. Exhaust system still adequately supported.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 135,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 122,472 miles

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

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

Slight movement in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 1 May 2012 111,356 miles

Oil leak

both rear coil springs coroded

center exhaust hanger coroded

near side rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 5 May 2011 100,828 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2010 90,047 miles

Oil leak

crack in front bumper

off side rear tyre speed rate different

rear coil springs slightly corroaded on the surface

Pass 18 Apr 2009 80,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 75,516 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 75,437 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 70,296 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,265 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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Y995 KAB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y995 KAB, 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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Y995 KAB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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