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Y624 UGP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,723 mi
Last recorded91,723 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY624 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,723 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on egdes

slight play in steering rack tie bar on offside

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,971 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 80,971 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,286 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 76,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,949 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 66,949 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Both rear tyres have slightly raised tread on the inner edge.

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

Fail 24 May 2007 65,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

centre exhaust mount snapped

Pass 12 May 2006 56,081 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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Y624 UGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y624 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y624 UGP registered?

Y624 UGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y624 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y624 UGP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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