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YH51 UUS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,898 mi
Last recorded71,898 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 UUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 71,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,318 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 63,314 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,129 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,463 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,442 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,803 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,983 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,343 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,096 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,630 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 32,630 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 26,155 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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YH51 UUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH51 UUS, 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 YH51 UUS registered?

YH51 UUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is YH51 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 UUS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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