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YC51 CKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,836 mi
Last recorded117,836 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 CKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 117,836 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 117,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,376 miles

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

engine has a oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

Fail 20 Oct 2015 114,345 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,610 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 105,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 105,428 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,430 miles

n/s front tyre side wall perished

o/s rear trye side wall perished

Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,429 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre side wall perished

o/s rear trye side wall perished

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,661 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Nov 2011 88,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 73,063 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 72,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2008 63,210 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,444 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 54,355 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,370 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 45,895 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,457 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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YC51 CKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC51 CKK, 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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YC51 CKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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