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Y824 UKJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,298 mi
Last recorded131,298 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 UKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 131,298 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 131,035 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,724 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 118,724 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 94V (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 107,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,411 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,070 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,471 miles

STRONG ADVISE--o/s/front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit & bald on inner edge

both front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,335 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/rear worn to 2mm

o/s/front tyre worn inner & nail in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,302 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,647 miles

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

Offside Front 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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Y824 UKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y824 UKJ, 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 Y824 UKJ registered?

Y824 UKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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