MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,370 miAbove average mileage for this year
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cracks in nearside rear tyre
cracks in offside rear tyre
engine light on
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tc light on
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine mangment light on
tc light on
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine warning lamp on
foot brake travel could be better
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
engine warning lamp on
foot brake travel could be better
engine management light on gear linkage bush worn off side front engine mount movements
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine management light on gear linkage bush worn off side front engine mount movements
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y181 MHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y181 MHC, 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 Y181 MHC registered?
Y181 MHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2001.
Is Y181 MHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y181 MHC shows 15 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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