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Y134 UCF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,078 mi
Last recorded133,078 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY134 UCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 133,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 133,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,702 miles

corrosion to inner sill areas

Fail 29 Sep 2016 123,702 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to inner sill areas

Pass 6 Oct 2015 123,495 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 123,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2014 121,778 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 118,048 miles

o/s sill damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,556 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 27 Jul 2009 90,758 miles

Both rear tyre tread patterns very slightly distorted.

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

Minor oil leak around O/S diff.seal.

Minor oil leak around O/S/R corner of sump.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,354 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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Y134 UCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y134 UCF, 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 Y134 UCF registered?

Y134 UCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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