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Y347 UGV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,994 mi
Last recorded138,994 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 UGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,994 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Weak beam image due to lens frosted both headlights.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 135,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 135,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,102 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 129,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 126,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 122,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on dashboard

exhaust rusty

near side sill damaged

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Oct 2017 120,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.67% (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on dashboard

exhaust rusty

near side sill damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 112,399 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 112,390 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 106,273 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,856 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 51,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,775 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 38,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 13,510 miles

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

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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Y347 UGV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 Y347 UGV, 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 Y347 UGV registered?

Y347 UGV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y347 UGV safe to buy?

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