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Y886 UOV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,436 mi
Last recorded75,436 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 UOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,436 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 75,422 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,232 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Both front coil springs corroding.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% front brake i9mbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroding.

Fail 3 Nov 2022 66,232 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Both front coil springs corroding.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% front brake i9mbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroding.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 55,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,371 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ? (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating failed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating failed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan has started to corrode around a grommet hole recommend attention (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 50,371 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Engine breather hose broken closed circuit breather (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ? (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating failed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine breather Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating failed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan has started to corrode around a grommet hole recommend attention (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,394 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 46,394 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,009 miles

under seal coated , wet weather

Fail 8 Oct 2018 41,009 miles

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

under seal coated , wet weather

Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,972 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,706 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 39,047 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 37,631 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 36,040 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 36,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 34,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,853 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,946 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,196 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 23,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 23,750 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,382 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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Y886 UOV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y886 UOV, 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 Y886 UOV registered?

Y886 UOV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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