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Y817 UOO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 UOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 99,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,340 miles

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

Front both head light glass faded (req pollish)

Offside steering rack play o/s/f

Pass 1 Dec 2021 92,664 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,857 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,434 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,268 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 11,264 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 11,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y817 UOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y817 UOO, 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 Y817 UOO registered?

Y817 UOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 2001.

Is Y817 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y817 UOO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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