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Y18 UGU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,200 mi
Last recorded109,200 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 UGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 109,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing heavily on inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 109,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing heavily on inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,356 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 101,356 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,136 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,754 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 77,754 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 73,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,332 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,248 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,331 miles

Engine Managment Light on Dash

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,622 miles

suspect oil leak from filter area

Fail 16 Mar 2010 62,584 miles

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

suspect oil leak from filter area

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,973 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,459 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,366 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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Y18 UGU 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 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 Y18 UGU, 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 Y18 UGU registered?

Y18 UGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y18 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 UGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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