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YM51 PUJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,749 mi
Last recorded85,749 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 PUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 85,749 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 85,749 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 57,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' In middle of Windscreen Near Bottom (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,882 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,134 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,224 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 43,762 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 40,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 37,433 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 34,410 miles

E.S.P. fault light on

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,075 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2006 22,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 14,786 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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YM51 PUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YM51 PUJ, 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 YM51 PUJ registered?

YM51 PUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is YM51 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM51 PUJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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