MOT Status
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52,965 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Some free play detected at steering wheel
n/s/f tyre worn low
o/s/f tyre worn low
slight exhaust blow
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front brake pads worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Unable to maintain fast idle throughout CAT test
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Y163 GDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 Y163 GDY, 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 Y163 GDY registered?
Y163 GDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 2001.
Is Y163 GDY safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y163 GDY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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