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Y595 ULE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,380 mi
Last recorded74,380 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 ULE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,380 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Nov 2020 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2019 67,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air filter not installed properly

Fail 15 May 2019 67,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air filter not installed properly

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,283 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 60,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,581 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,663 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,503 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 4,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 37,445 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,117 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,779 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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Y595 ULE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y595 ULE, 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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What year was Y595 ULE registered?

Y595 ULE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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