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Y874 UES

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,011 mi
Last recorded95,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 UES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,533 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,418 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 72,418 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,658 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,658 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both wipers staring to smear

nearside rear tyre staring to crack

oil light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,678 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Surface cracking to nearside rear tyree

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Surface cracking to nearside rear tyree

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,944 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,701 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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Y874 UES is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y874 UES, 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 Y874 UES registered?

Y874 UES is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y874 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 UES shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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