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Y84 UKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 UKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,741 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

damage around n/s/f subframe mounting

exhaust mid section broken off weld

lower rad support panel damaged

oil leaks

slight fray n/s/f eat belt webbing

slight play n/s steering arm

steering rack gaiters perished

Fail 28 Nov 2020 72,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

damage around n/s/f subframe mounting

exhaust mid section broken off weld

lower rad support panel damaged

oil leaks

slight fray n/s/f eat belt webbing

slight play n/s steering arm

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor / chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f ( wishbone bush's ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust hanger welds corroded / fractured, exhaust is secure

lower radiator support member damaged

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack gaiters perished / cracking

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre slight deforming to inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2018 68,466 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres worn edge outer

Fail 1 Dec 2018 68,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres worn edge outer

Pass 25 Nov 2017 66,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack boots

engine cover fitted

headlamp lens's deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished

n/s/f floor / subframe mounting slightly distorted

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly / cracking to sidewalls and tread

o/s engine mounting damaged

o/s/f wing mirror cover damaged

slight corrosion to ends of metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Nov 2017 66,209 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack boots

engine cover fitted

headlamp lens's deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished

n/s/f floor / subframe mounting slightly distorted

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly / cracking to sidewalls and tread

o/s engine mounting damaged

o/s/f wing mirror cover damaged

slight corrosion to ends of metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2016 64,074 miles

eml on

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2016 64,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

eml on

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,709 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 61,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,983 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 58,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,083 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 56,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,328 miles

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

s;ight play in track bar end on n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,928 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 19,928 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

slight play n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 12 Dec 2008 396,001 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 39,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,064 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 32,081 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 32,072 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 brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

drivers door mirror cover loose

reverse lamp inop

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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Y84 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y84 UKK, 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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Y84 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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