MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both n/s. tyres on limit.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both n/s. tyres on limit.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light on
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Y246 SSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y246 SSA, 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 Y246 SSA registered?
Y246 SSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y246 SSA safe to buy?
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