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Y303 UHR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,813 mi
Last recorded108,813 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 UHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 108,813 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 99,227 miles

Nearside front tyre has two cuts in side wall not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

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

Slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2012 99,227 miles

Nearside front tyre has two cuts in side wall not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,784 miles

1 bulb/led of 3rd brake light inop

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sills damaged/dented

e.m.l on, ticking over rough/lumpy

exhaust centre section and back box hanging brackets slightly corroded/broken

front brakes slightly imbalanced

inner faces of front brake discs corroded/worn

n/s/f indicator going pale

o/s/f check strap missing

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit, 2mm

rear brake discs corroded/worn

sounds like slight exhaust blow, front pipe flexi's

Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,858 miles

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

both front wish bone rear bushies perished

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jun 2010 83,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wish bone rear bushies perished

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 May 2009 80,237 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 80,237 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 77,514 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 77,514 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 77,500 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 42,210 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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Y303 UHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y303 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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What year was Y303 UHR registered?

Y303 UHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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