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Y706 UAK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,602 mi
Last recorded114,602 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 UAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 114,602 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 114,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,371 miles

off side rear registration lamp damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2015 109,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

off side rear registration lamp damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres balding on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,475 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 97,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,471 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 80,471 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 73,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,391 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,378 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 66,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,020 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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Y706 UAK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y706 UAK, 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 Y706 UAK registered?

Y706 UAK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y706 UAK safe to buy?

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