MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
e/m light on
exhaust system starting to corrode
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
e/m light on
exhaust system starting to corrode
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
exhaust system starting to corrode and baffles loose in exhaust box
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
exhaust system starting to corrode and baffles loose in exhaust box
Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
engine managment light on
exhaust system starting to corrode
slight chips to windscreen
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust sytstem starting to corrode
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine mamagment light on
exhaust sytstem starting to corrode
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
engine managment light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
eml light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
eml light on
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
e.m.l light on
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y129 WEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 WEG, 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 WEG registered?
Y129 WEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2001.
Is Y129 WEG safe to buy?
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