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Y569 UGW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,736 mi
Last recorded121,736 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY569 UGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 121,736 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

man light on

ns handbrake reading on limit

Fail 8 May 2026 121,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres close to limits

man light on

osr disc rusty poor

rear pads on limit

Pass 8 May 2025 114,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 105,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2023 101,257 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 22 Feb 2020 94,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

little reserve travel in handbrake

movement in both front suspension top mounting bearings

Fail 1 Feb 2020 94,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

rear brake discs thin and in a poor condition just a pass

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,099 miles

centre exhaust bracket hanger corroded away - rattle

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 81,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust bracket hanger corroded away - rattle

Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,928 miles

Eml on

Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both - rear bushes age cracking (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount broken away but still supported

requires tracking

Fail 30 Jan 2018 73,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Eml on

Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both - rear bushes age cracking (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount broken away but still supported

requires tracking

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,456 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

front and rear brake disc worn

front lower arm rear bushes age cracking

high rear brake brake imbalance 29%

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,295 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supported

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

boot difficult to close

Fail 1 Dec 2015 58,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers

undertray loose

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,482 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,887 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 46,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,366 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,777 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 28,454 miles

Offside 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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Y569 UGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y569 UGW, 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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Y569 UGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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