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Y977 UGU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,162 mi
Last recorded168,162 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 UGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,162 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 163,029 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 158,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 158,626 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 161,555 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 161,550 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion sills both sides (6.1.C.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 147,330 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 134,294 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 124,588 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 29 Jul 2013 124,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 107,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 107,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,811 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

auxiliary drive belt squealing

both front tyres starting to wear low and on edges

both rear tyres wearing low

engine intermittently 'hunting' at idle

engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard display

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,422 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 77,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 59,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 47,565 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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Y977 UGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y977 UGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y977 UGU registered?

Y977 UGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y977 UGU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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