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Y346 UKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,941 mi
Last recorded80,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 UKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,941 miles

Offside Front considerable lift in McPherson strut upper mount

both headlamp patterns detteriated

Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front considerable lift in McPherson strut upper mount

both headlamp patterns detteriated

Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,385 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,365 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,766 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,478 miles

o/s rear tyre outer wall slightly perishing.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,370 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,021 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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Y346 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y346 UKK, 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 Y346 UKK registered?

Y346 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y346 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y346 UKK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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