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Y109 UHR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,429 mi
Last recorded84,429 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 UHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 84,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 84,429 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,714 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,853 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 68,850 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,818 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 57,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,641 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,010 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,183 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,917 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 36,727 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,815 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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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Y109 UHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y109 UHR, 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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Y109 UHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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