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Y203 UHR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,472 mi
Last recorded114,472 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 UHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 110,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bad connection on n/s dip beam, light working at time of test

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge and slight cracks to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper slight play in both front suspension top mounts

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 107,706 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge and slight cracks to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper slight play in both front suspension top mounts

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 103,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2019 103,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 98,771 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,812 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 92,802 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,460 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,458 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,860 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,701 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,776 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,725 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,671 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,021 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,487 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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Y203 UHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 Y203 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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Y203 UHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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