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Y421 UAN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,184 mi
Last recorded60,184 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 UAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 60,184 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2024 60,182 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front indicator unit lens damaged

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,407 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 59,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front tyre has deep splits around top of sidewall for full circumference tyre dot (2013)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep splits around top of sidewall for full circumference dot (2013)

Offside Front tyre has deep splits around top of sidewall for full circumference tyre dot 2013)

Offside Rear tyre has deep splits around top of sidewall for full circumference tyre dot (2013)

Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,660 miles

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

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

all tyres have slight perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,232 miles

all four tyres perished (very poor condition)

Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 56,174 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,997 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 6 Feb 2017 54,997 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,630 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 50,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,625 miles

Coolant warning light on permanantly

Engine check warning light on permanantly

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 43,625 miles

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

Coolant warning light on permanantly

Engine check warning light on permanantly

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in the side wall of the nearside front tyre.

Tyre tread depth is lower than 1.6mm on the in side edge of the offside tyre.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,958 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Front discs slightly pitted on edges.

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit.

Offside handbrake arm does not fully return.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,261 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,390 miles

Nearside 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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Y421 UAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y421 UAN, 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 Y421 UAN registered?

Y421 UAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y421 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 UAN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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