MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
engine check lamp illuminated
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
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)
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Y231 PUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 Y231 PUJ, 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 Y231 PUJ registered?
Y231 PUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 2001.
Is Y231 PUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y231 PUJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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