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Y663 UGK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,055 mi
Last recorded163,055 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 UGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 163,055 miles

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Nearside front suspension upper mount play

No reverse lights

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension upper mount play

Play in steering rack

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 11 Oct 2018 163,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Lamp unit ............ (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Nearside front suspension upper mount play

No reverse lights

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension upper mount play

Oil on min level

Play in steering rack

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Oct 2017 147,002 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 146,996 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 146,996 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 146,986 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 142,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 142,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 128,372 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 128,372 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2014 120,291 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 120,290 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 13,117 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 13,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 97,789 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 97,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2010 90,840 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 6 May 2009 85,944 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,349 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 55,056 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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Y663 UGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y663 UGK, 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 Y663 UGK registered?

Y663 UGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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