MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,856 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f brake pipe rusty by flexi
play in n/s/f top suspension mount
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f brake pipe rusty by flexi
play in n/s/f top suspension mount
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f drivers seat has wear in runners
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Y164 PDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y164 PDG, 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 PDG registered?
Y164 PDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2001.
Is Y164 PDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y164 PDG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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