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Y508 UGT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,888 mi
Last recorded94,888 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 UGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 94,888 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 91,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded on inside face.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 91,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded on inside face.

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Both difficult to draw out. (5.2.5b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 87,676 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,499 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 82,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 79,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 78,132 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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2009 69,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,441 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 56,140 miles

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

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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Y508 UGT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y508 UGT, 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 Y508 UGT registered?

Y508 UGT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2001.

Is Y508 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 UGT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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