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Y646 UGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,465 mi
Last recorded43,465 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 UGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,465 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 43,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 41,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,454 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,354 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

near side front tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,354 miles

near side front tyre in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,084 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,543 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 28,628 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 25,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 22,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 18,034 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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Y646 UGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y646 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y646 UGF registered?

Y646 UGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y646 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y646 UGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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