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Y683 UEY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,185 mi
Last recorded99,185 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY683 UEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,185 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 93,330 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2012 85,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 22 Nov 2011 83,262 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,247 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

egg smell from car

engine management light on dash

middle exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs heavily corroded on the inner face

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,113 miles

corrosion of front brake discs

middle exhaust bracket not attatched to pipe

n/s/r brake disc outer edge of discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,336 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 75,336 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,052 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 61,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 47,293 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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Y683 UEY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y683 UEY, 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 Y683 UEY registered?

Y683 UEY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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