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Y319 ULC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 ULC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 120,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower arm rear bushes perished both sides

Pass 3 Mar 2018 116,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 111,745 miles

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in screen (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 111,652 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Management Light on

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk plastic cover split

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed prior to test

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 107,323 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed prior to test

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,704 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,690 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,896 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 87,529 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 82,201 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,455 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,414 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 56,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 47,858 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 47,858 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 37,541 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 25,946 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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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Y319 ULC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y319 ULC, 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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Y319 ULC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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