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Y717 UEY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,144 mi
Last recorded78,144 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 UEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,821 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,101 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,627 miles

Nearside front tyre outter wall worn

Offside rear tyre has cracks on outter wall

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 72,627 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front tyre outter wall worn

Offside rear tyre has cracks on outter wall

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,033 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,205 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,410 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 66,045 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Evidence of filler used on nearside sill area, not in the region of any structural mounting.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,045 miles

Evidence of filler used on nearside sill area, not in the region of any structural mounting.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,851 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 61,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,678 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 51,753 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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Y717 UEY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y717 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 Y717 UEY registered?

Y717 UEY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y717 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y717 UEY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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