MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,216 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
eml mil on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
eml mil on
Central exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust secure
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short link (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm , rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Central exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust secure
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short link (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyres misshaped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres misshaped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
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Y198 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 Y198 DDJ, 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 Y198 DDJ registered?
Y198 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2001.
Is Y198 DDJ safe to buy?
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