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Y766 UGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,721 mi
Last recorded108,721 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 UGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 108,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 108,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST PASSED 17%

Fail 11 Dec 2018 102,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST PASSED 17%

Pass 30 Nov 2017 91,467 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,709 miles

brake pipes atrear corrode.steering rack ends slight wear.

oil at min.roll bar buhes worn.

t/c light on

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes atrear corrode.steering rack ends slight wear.

oil at min.roll bar buhes worn.

t/c light on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,494 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,976 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Traction control light on.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,060 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 62,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,025 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 33,024 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)

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

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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Y766 UGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y766 UGX, 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 Y766 UGX registered?

Y766 UGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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