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Y464 UEN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,660 mi
Last recorded124,660 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY464 UEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2014 124,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 124,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,570 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 104,956 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 104,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 97,792 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,276 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 91,273 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both front indicators colour weak

both front susp lower arm bushes worn

n/s of steering rack has play / wear

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,911 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,907 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 84,600 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,819 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 75,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,624 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 59,466 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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Y464 UEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y464 UEN, 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 Y464 UEN registered?

Y464 UEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y464 UEN safe to buy?

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