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YD51 UWN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,732 mi
Last recorded128,732 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 UWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 128,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper play in top mount

e m light on

Fail 12 Apr 2019 122,870 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper play in top mount

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

e m light on

Pass 10 Feb 2018 117,028 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 117,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,813 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 95,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 95,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 91,872 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 91,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,719 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 87,718 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,473 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

offside front tyre starting to perish and crack in tread

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,585 miles

cat heat sheild loose

rear tyres worn

Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cat heat sheild loose

rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,503 miles

AIR CON DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK AS IT SHOULD

BODY DAMAGE EXTERNAL VARIOUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CENTRE BRAKET ADRIFT FROM EXHAUST

FRONT AND REAR NIMBER PLATES STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

N/S/FRONT INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

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

O/S/REAR TYRE TEAD BREAK DOWN ON INNER EDGE (NOT ROUND)

OIL DIPSTICK NOT FUCTIONING AS IT SHOULD (SEPERATES FROM TOP)

STARTER MOTOR NOISE ON RELEASE OF KEY

VARIOUS TRIMS AND COVERS ADRIFT WITH IN CAR

Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,986 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 63,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YD51 UWN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD51 UWN, 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 YD51 UWN registered?

YD51 UWN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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