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Y397 UKO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,093 mi
Last recorded114,093 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 114,093 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of inner sill but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of inner sill but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 114,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of inner sill but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of inner sill but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,988 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split around shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of inner sill corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of inner sill corroded through but not within a prescribed areaart (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,855 miles

Both front washer jets, only half of nozzles working

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated allowing grease seepage. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi brake pipes by axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to and on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 101,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to deteriorated lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush at rear of arm un-bonded from outer steel sleeve. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front washer jets, only half of nozzles working

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated allowing grease seepage. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi brake pipes by axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to and on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 92,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 92,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,184 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2018 87,184 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 81,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 77,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 77,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 68,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 63,111 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,990 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,047 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,154 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2010 54,154 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,102 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 43,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,490 miles

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

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

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

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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Y397 UKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y397 UKO, 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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Y397 UKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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