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Y615 ULE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,045 mi
Last recorded54,045 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 ULE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 54,045 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 45,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,359 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,540 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 23,444 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 23,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 17,301 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 14,632 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,155 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 14,057 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,784 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,005 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,146 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2010 11,146 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,475 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 9,960 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 May 2008 9,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 May 2008 9,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2007 9,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,642 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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Y615 ULE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y615 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 Y615 ULE registered?

Y615 ULE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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