MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,180 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
front blades becoming poor
note blue bulbs fitted to number plate lamps
front blades becoming poor
note blue bulbs fitted to number plate lamps
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake discs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak from around engine and gearbox.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
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Y129 HPF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y129 HPF, 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 Y129 HPF registered?
Y129 HPF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2001.
Is Y129 HPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y129 HPF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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