MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)
rear brake discs in poor condition
both rear discs corroded
Front brake discs are rusty and worn on inside face
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside mirror broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake discs are rusty and worn on inside face
Service brake pedal has little reserve travel
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
center exhaust mounting loose
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to nearside of car (no sharp edges)
damage to offside windscreen outside of swept area
front registration plate coming away(still secure)
slight distortion nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Y164 DBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 Y164 DBA, 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 Y164 DBA registered?
Y164 DBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2001.
Is Y164 DBA safe to buy?
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