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Y726 UOA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,107 mi
Last recorded110,107 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 UOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,107 miles

engine has random multiple misfire

Fail 1 Sep 2021 110,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine has random multiple misfire

Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,313 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 100,313 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,238 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner shill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner shill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,335 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 91,335 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 90,861 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested vehicle could not hold a steady engine speed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 88,594 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 May 2016 86,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 84,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 79,272 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 71,702 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED STRUGGLED ON EMISSIONS TEST

Pass 24 May 2012 68,792 miles

e.m.light illuminated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,914 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/front tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge close to legal limits

o/s/rear tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,544 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,294 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,022 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 55,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,394 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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Y726 UOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y726 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 Y726 UOA registered?

Y726 UOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y726 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y726 UOA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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