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Y202 UHR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,599 mi
Last recorded149,599 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 UHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 149,599 miles

Emmissions near max. limit

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 149,598 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR END OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR END OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & offside more than 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emmissions near max. limit

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

Nearside handbrake cable - outer casing deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 143,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S MAIN D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted DENT ON INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted DENT ON INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion rear ends of n/s & o/s outer sills

Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0 / 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 124,574 miles

Emmissions near max. limit

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 124,574 miles

Emmissions near max. limit

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,713 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 122,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 118,012 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Wiper blades slightly deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2014 118,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Wiper blades slightly deteriorating

Fail 5 Jul 2013 107,879 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm

Pass 5 Jul 2013 107,879 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm

Pass 25 Jun 2012 100,403 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 100,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,037 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,191 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 75,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 64,853 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 99,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 99,693 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,999 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 49,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 628,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 628,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y202 UHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y202 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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Y202 UHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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