MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
general under body rust
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING
ADVISE SLIGHT SCRATCHING ON WINDSCREEN (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE IN SWEPT AREA (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE IN SWEPT AREA (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
advise slight compliance in both front antiroll bar bushes
advise slight smear on front wipers
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y189 XOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 Y189 XOA, 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 Y189 XOA registered?
Y189 XOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.
Is Y189 XOA safe to buy?
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