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Y497 UGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,385 mi
Last recorded71,385 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 UGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,510 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 67,612 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 67,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,134 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 66,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 62,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 62,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,648 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 56,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,077 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 54,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on the walls

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on the walls

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,633 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,564 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,449 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,686 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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Y497 UGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y497 UGF, 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 Y497 UGF registered?

Y497 UGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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