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Y199 UEU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,737 mi
Last recorded78,737 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 UEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,737 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on both edges 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on both edges 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 78,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on both edges 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on both edges 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light blanked off and disconnected

Fail 18 Mar 2019 68,628 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,967 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

parking brake has long travel only just in limit

Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,061 miles

Front slight uneven brake application, offside slower.

Offside Front 'white wall tyre trim' has come off of tyre bead, advise to refix....

Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,049 miles

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

Front slight uneven brake application, offside slower.

Offside Front 'white wall tyre trim' has come off of tyre bead, advise to refix....

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,309 miles

engine light on

offside steering rack slight play

unable to check tyre valves due to hub caps

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,336 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,528 miles

advise rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2014 40,528 miles

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)

advise rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,233 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Apr 2011 35,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,987 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 23,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 21,565 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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Y199 UEU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y199 UEU, 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 Y199 UEU registered?

Y199 UEU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y199 UEU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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