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UEY 465T

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,684 mi
Last recorded36,684 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 465T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 36,599 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 36,564 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,374 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 36,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,933 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,679 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 35,679 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 35,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,356 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front seat guide runners have wear

fuel cap seal perrished

minor wheel bearing play in both front wheels

n/s/f lower ball joint has some play

o/s/f brake flexi minor perrishing

o/s/f tyre getting low on worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,180 miles

advise stock r/covers and bail springs fitted

o/s/f camber washer upside down

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight perrish on fuel cap seal

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,123 miles

advise h/brake adjust

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 25 May 2006 27,341 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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UEY 465T is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UEY 465T, 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 UEY 465T registered?

UEY 465T is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is UEY 465T safe to buy?

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