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Y39 UKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,215 mi
Last recorded119,215 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 UKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 119,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,945 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 110,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 103,268 miles

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 26 Mar 2011 103,268 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 96,083 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 95,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 85,729 miles

rear number plate showing signs of wear

Fail 9 Mar 2009 85,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

rear number plate showing signs of wear

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,296 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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Y39 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y39 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 Y39 UKK registered?

Y39 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y39 UKK safe to buy?

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