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Y82 UEN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 UEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,698 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged but in tacket

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall showing signs of slight cracking

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,009 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 109,007 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated temp type fitted (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,678 miles

damage nearside sill

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 91,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,508 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,872 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,295 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 45,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,746 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 22,668 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y82 UEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y82 UEN, 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 Y82 UEN registered?

Y82 UEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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