MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine management light is on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
EML light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
EML on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight movement in both front anti rollbar bushes
ENGINE LEAKING AIR AND RUNNING ROUGH
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
REAR DISCS POOR AND LOW BRAKE PADS
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
ENGINE LEAKING AIR AND RUNNING ROUGH
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
REAR DISCS POOR AND LOW BRAKE PADS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
epc light staying on
epc light staying on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Y446 UBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y446 UBL, 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 Y446 UBL registered?
Y446 UBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 2001.
Is Y446 UBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y446 UBL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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