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YK51 YHZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,004 mi
Last recorded50,004 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 YHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,069 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 48,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,118 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Safe operation of drivers air bag by metal cover

Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

safe operation of drivers air bag suspect by fabricated metal cover

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,347 miles

nearside front & offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

oil leak

slight deterioration in rear number plate

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,341 miles

exhaust corroded & blowing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,372 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,693 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 33,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

exhaust centre mounting corroded away from pipe

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,656 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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YK51 YHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YK51 YHZ, 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 YK51 YHZ registered?

YK51 YHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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