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Y823 UGC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 UGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 82,751 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,968 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 81,079 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 77,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 73,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,117 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,934 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 62,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 58,855 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 54,916 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 54,890 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,078 miles

ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ON

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,219 miles

engine light on

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Apr 2011 47,219 miles

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

engine light on

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,466 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,351 miles

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2007 36,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,291 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,001 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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Y823 UGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y823 UGC, 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 Y823 UGC registered?

Y823 UGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y823 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y823 UGC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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