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Y279 UJW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,332 mi
Last recorded113,332 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 UJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,332 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 113,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,918 miles

both front coil springs very rusty

both front sills damaged by jacking points

both rear coil springs very rusty

engine is emitting blue smoke

near side front indicator broken bulb holder held in with tape

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear wheel out of shape inner lip

Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front coil springs very rusty

both front sills damaged by jacking points

both rear coil springs very rusty

engine is emitting blue smoke

near side front indicator broken bulb holder held in with tape

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear wheel out of shape inner lip

Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,905 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,905 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,488 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 92,488 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 88,974 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,370 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 87,370 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,433 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 85,395 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,098 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,441 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 78,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,605 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,920 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,853 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,906 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,642 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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Y279 UJW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y279 UJW, 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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Y279 UJW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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