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Y547 UAD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,943 mi
Last recorded79,943 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 UAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,943 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,724 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 75,724 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 73,124 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2014 64,959 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2012 55,816 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,122 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 51,122 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,329 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside front indicator faded

Play in rack

Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 May 2009 42,701 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,812 miles

near side front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,994 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,714 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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Y547 UAD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y547 UAD, 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 Y547 UAD registered?

Y547 UAD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y547 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y547 UAD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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