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Y488 ULF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,633 mi
Last recorded81,633 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 ULF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,424 miles

middle exhaust corrosion apparant

Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,424 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on

middle exhaust corrosion apparant

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,523 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,706 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,454 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 67,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,799 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 63,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,162 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 57,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,104 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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Y488 ULF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y488 ULF, 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 Y488 ULF registered?

Y488 ULF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y488 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 ULF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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