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Y439 UMW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,914 mi
Last recorded149,914 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 UMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,914 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 149,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 146,614 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 146,608 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 137,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 126,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 112,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,783 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,952 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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Y439 UMW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y439 UMW, 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 Y439 UMW registered?

Y439 UMW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2001.

Is Y439 UMW safe to buy?

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