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Y315 UGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,603 mi
Last recorded109,603 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 UGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,603 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 109,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,260 miles

BAD OIL LEAK ON REAR OF ENGINE , OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN ON INNER JOINT , BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND LOW ON TREAD , OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 26 Jan 2012 104,260 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BAD OIL LEAK ON REAR OF ENGINE , OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN ON INNER JOINT , BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND LOW ON TREAD , OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Nov 2010 98,518 miles

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES WORN , TOP STRUTT MOUNTS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES WORN , TOP STRUTT MOUNTS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 5 Nov 2009 92,691 miles

BOTH AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT , CAM BELT HISTORY ?, REAR DISCS WORN , SERVICE DUE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Nov 2009 92,691 miles

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

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

BOTH AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT , CAM BELT HISTORY ?, REAR DISCS WORN , SERVICE DUE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 6 May 2009 88,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN , REAR DISCS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,337 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON EXHAUST JOINT , BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Fail 1 Oct 2008 84,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT LEAK ON EXHAUST JOINT , BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,070 miles

Front tyres wearing in the centor of the tread.

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

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

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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Y315 UGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y315 UGX, 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 Y315 UGX registered?

Y315 UGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y315 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y315 UGX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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