MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres worn inner edges
slight play inner steering joint
oil leak
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chip in zone B less than 40mm
o/s/r tyre poor condition,tread cracking and has a nail
rear brakes binding close to limit
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chip in zone B less than 40mm
o/s/r tyre poor condition,tread cracking and has a nail
rear brakes binding close to limit
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)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre cracking in tread.
tracking should be checked due to wear of front tyres.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre cracking in tread.
tracking should be checked due to wear of front tyres.
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
parking barke travel lever slightly high
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
parking barke travel lever slightly high
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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Y221 HDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y221 HDU, 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 Y221 HDU registered?
Y221 HDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y221 HDU safe to buy?
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