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Y568 UGT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,162 mi
Last recorded150,162 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY568 UGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 150,162 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 145,112 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,692 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 134,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 126,608 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 115,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 105,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pad warninig light on

dipstick tube broken

eml light on

one centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,965 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blue and white smoke

epc light, brake warning light,engine management light and traction control lights on

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2012 98,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blue and white smoke

epc light, brake warning light,engine management light and traction control lights on

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2011 91,775 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,744 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Front discs slightly worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,022 miles

Front number plate damage.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 68,205 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,927 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,558 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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Y568 UGT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y568 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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Y568 UGT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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