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Y562 UGK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

191,702 mi
Last recorded191,702 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 UGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 191,702 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 187,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 187,464 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 184,547 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 184,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 184,262 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 169,854 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 26 Apr 2014 154,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light inop.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 154,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

centre brake light inop.

Pass 14 May 2013 144,116 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2013 144,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 135,253 miles

ESP warning light on

Front brake disc's pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 126,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 117,670 miles

Both front indicator lamps mounted BEHIND grille

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 117,670 miles

Both front indicator lamps mounted BEHIND grille

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 117,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 117,625 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 102,910 miles

only possible to rev engine at constant speed by loading engine?

Fail 12 Jun 2008 102,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

only possible to rev engine at constant speed by loading engine?

Pass 14 Jun 2007 87,051 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 87,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,640 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low.

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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Y562 UGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y562 UGK, 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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Y562 UGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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