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Y723 UOA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,868 mi
Last recorded146,868 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 UOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tire cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 146,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn small lip on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses are slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 145,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 143,310 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 143,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 142,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 139,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 136,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,673 miles

All 4 tyres are worn on edges

Both outer sills are damaged

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

Vehicle lowered at the time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2016 122,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering On subframe ,Suspension arm pin (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All 4 tyres are worn on edges

Both outer sills are damaged

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

Vehicle lowered at the time of test

Offside Rear Handbrake arm stuck on

Pass 24 Oct 2015 106,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 110,034 miles

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

engine management warning light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2014 110,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

engine management warning light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,144 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 102,951 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,244 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 94,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,160 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,018 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 78,855 miles

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,694 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,913 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,325 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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Y723 UOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y723 UOA, 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 Y723 UOA registered?

Y723 UOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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