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Y81 UKN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,503 mi
Last recorded131,503 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 UKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust hangers are corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 131,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust hangers are corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 124,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 121,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 116,874 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 116,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,339 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 109,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,112 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 22 Feb 2013 101,112 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,355 miles

n/s/r tyre is out of shape

Fail 16 Mar 2012 96,352 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre is out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,319 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 89,319 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery suspect

o/s no plate light broken

rear pads getting low

slight wear in n/s of sreering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,944 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 68,080 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 59,126 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 59,085 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,641 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 49,139 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)

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)

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

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

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

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

slight roughness has started to appear at the offside rear wheel bearing *BUT* not to a failure stage *HOWEVER* replacement of this component is advised as the roughness it may increase at a very near future and effect the suspension system

unable to make full assesment of the wheel bolts due to wheel trims fitted

unable to see fully under the bonnet components due to impared views

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,139 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)

Offside Front 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)

slight roughness has started to appear at the offside rear wheel bearing *BUT* not to a failure stage *HOWEVER* replacement of this component is advised as the roughness it may increase at a very near future and effect the suspension system

unable to make full assesment of the wheel bolts due to wheel trims fitted

unable to see fully under the bonnet components due to impared views

Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,213 miles

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

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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Y81 UKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y81 UKN, 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 Y81 UKN registered?

Y81 UKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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