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Y885 UBJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,694 mi
Last recorded72,694 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 UBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 72,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 67,319 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,263 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 67,220 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,975 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 57,972 miles

Emissions not tested mil on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 55,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 53,181 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing control arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall showing signs of run-flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 50,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall showing signs of run-flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,589 miles

Front very slight play in both front top shock mounts

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes are now starting to corrode by hoses (3.6.B.2c)

middle section hanger is broken

Fail 6 Jan 2018 46,589 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outside sidewall through to ply (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front very slight play in both front top shock mounts

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes are now starting to corrode by hoses (3.6.B.2c)

middle section hanger is broken

Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,830 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,960 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,122 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 25,219 miles

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

n/s/f chassis leg and bumper bar diststorted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,219 miles

n/s/f chassis leg and bumper bar diststorted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,207 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,418 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,579 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 14,710 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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Y885 UBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y885 UBJ, 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 Y885 UBJ registered?

Y885 UBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y885 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 UBJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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