MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,600 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pad light on
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
brake pad light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
osr tyre sidewall cracking
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
cut in tread of nearside front tyre and tyre wearing on edges.
offside front tyre wearing on edges.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cut in tread of nearside front tyre and tyre wearing on edges.
offside front tyre wearing on edges.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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Y261 SWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y261 SWR, 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 Y261 SWR registered?
Y261 SWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2001.
Is Y261 SWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y261 SWR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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