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Y564 UJC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,195 mi
Last recorded98,195 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 UJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,195 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S Front coil spring has surface corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 98,188 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S Front coil spring has surface corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 83,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,489 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,103 miles

nearside front brake disc pitted

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,326 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 32,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,242 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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Y564 UJC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y564 UJC, 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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Y564 UJC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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