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Y953 UFA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,127 mi
Last recorded131,127 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 UFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 131,127 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,359 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded away but system still secure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in o/s/f inner track rod joint

windscreen has some scratch marks at center

Fail 3 Feb 2016 79,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust mount corroded away but system still secure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in o/s/f inner track rod joint

windscreen has some scratch marks at center

Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,436 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

engine management light on

exhaust centre bracket broken but system secure

fuel tank straps rusting

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing more than other pads

o/s/f inner rack joint has some wear

some scratching to windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,595 miles

traction control warning light on

engine man light on

exhaust centre pipe bracket rusty

fuel tank strap rusting

ssome scratching to n/s windscreen

steerung rack inner joint wear o/s/f

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

centre exhaust pipe unattached from mount but system secure

fuel tank strap slightly coroded but not seriously weakend

light scratches on windscreen

n/s/r tyre side wall perished but no cordes exsposed

traction control light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,652 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,654 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,626 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 54,591 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

slight play os rack end

Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,591 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes

slight play os rack end

Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,859 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 37,317 miles

crack in front number plate

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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Y953 UFA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y953 UFA, 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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Y953 UFA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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