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Y732 UUJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,321 mi
Last recorded137,321 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY732 UUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 137,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 135,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all coil springs corroded

nearside sill damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2017 135,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all coil springs corroded

nearside sill damaged

Pass 12 May 2016 135,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all coil springs corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 135,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 132,074 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 132,074 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 126,956 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 104,746 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,069 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 92,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 82,706 miles

nail in near side rear tyre.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,053 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 64,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,502 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 43,502 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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Y732 UUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y732 UUJ, 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 Y732 UUJ registered?

Y732 UUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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