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Y727 UKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

998,034 mi
Last recorded998,034 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 UKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 998,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 88,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 88,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,782 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f inner cv boot spilt

Fail 27 Nov 2008 76,778 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

chip in screen

o/s/f inner cv boot spilt

Pass 25 May 2007 61,851 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,646 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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Y727 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y727 UKK, 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 Y727 UKK registered?

Y727 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y727 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y727 UKK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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