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Y146 UEE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,750 mi
Last recorded90,750 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 UEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,750 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,020 miles

Front both side tyres outer wall perished

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both side sills cover corroded

all four shock absorbers case corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,020 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both side tyres outer wall perished

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both side sills cover corroded

all four shock absorbers case corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear suspension corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,030 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both side sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both side sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,138 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 80,471 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 80,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,080 miles

engine light on

slight corrosion on the rear outer sill

Pass 30 May 2012 73,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre mount broken.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 1 Jun 2011 70,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,857 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 61,832 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 58,528 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 55,011 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)

Pass 31 May 2006 47,455 miles

both front and rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges.

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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Y146 UEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y146 UEE, 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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Y146 UEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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