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Y356 ULC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,188 mi
Last recorded131,188 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 ULC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 131,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 131,158 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 131,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf and osf shock top mounts have some play,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

Front osf and nsf tyres inner edges have tread feathering,advise

Offside Front wind screen has a chip in zone A not exceeding 10mm,advise

Fail 8 Apr 2019 131,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf and osf shock top mounts have some play,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

Front osf and nsf tyres inner edges have tread feathering,advise

Offside Front wind screen has a chip in zone A not exceeding 10mm,advise

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,879 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 130,854 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,955 miles

N/s wiper in poor condition

O/s steering rack inner joint worn

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,641 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Mar 2013 94,171 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,874 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside rear binding slightly.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 61,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside rear binding slightly.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,276 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,384 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted. †

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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Y356 ULC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y356 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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What year was Y356 ULC registered?

Y356 ULC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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