MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r lower end of coil spring missing ok at test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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Y215 YJM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y215 YJM, 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 Y215 YJM registered?
Y215 YJM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2001.
Is Y215 YJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y215 YJM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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