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Y46 UKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,218 mi
Last recorded125,218 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 UKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 125,218 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,714 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 122,648 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,020 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,191 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,191 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 109,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,091 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,402 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 74,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,961 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 63,958 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,104 miles

offside steering arm slight play / offside mirror cover missing

Fail 21 Oct 2010 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside steering arm slight play / offside mirror cover missing

Fail 14 Sep 2009 47,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,607 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,320 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 43,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,365 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 40,111 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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Y46 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y46 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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Y46 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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