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Y957 UGO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,381 mi
Last recorded73,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 UGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,945 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 65,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,224 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 59,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 56,518 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,461 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,021 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,028 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,056 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,980 miles

advise front number plate be replaced

Fail 30 Jul 2009 30,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front number plate be replaced

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,378 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 26,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,574 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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Y957 UGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y957 UGO, 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 Y957 UGO registered?

Y957 UGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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