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Y622 UGP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,486 mi
Last recorded95,486 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY622 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,486 miles

bonnett & boot catch faulty

both front top suspension mounts worn

front brake pads getting low

front number plate chipped

n/s/r number plate lamp dull

rear brake discs worn

slight front brake fluctuation

Fail 25 Oct 2013 95,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

bonnett & boot catch faulty

both front top suspension mounts worn

front brake pads getting low

front number plate chipped

n/s/r number plate lamp dull

rear brake discs worn

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,728 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,528 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 56,528 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,630 miles

Coolant leak

engine appears to be missfiring

Pass 17 May 2006 46,352 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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Y622 UGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y622 UGP, 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 Y622 UGP registered?

Y622 UGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y622 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y622 UGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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