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Y593 UGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,009 mi
Last recorded113,009 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 UGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,009 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 113,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,070 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,960 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 89,543 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,242 miles

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured, steering rack has slight play, n/s/f ball joint has slight play, n/s/f inner CV gaitor worn, front discs slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2013 68,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 57,544 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 57,471 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,150 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,766 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,218 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,871 miles

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

front and rear brake pads close to wear limit

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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Y593 UGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc 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 Y593 UGF, 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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Y593 UGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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