MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
air bag light on
tested in wet conditions
both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of age and wear
rear number plate starting to disfigure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear no plate starting to disfigure slight
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Y171 FHK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 Y171 FHK, 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 Y171 FHK registered?
Y171 FHK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2001.
Is Y171 FHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y171 FHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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