MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,638 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
engine warning light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Neartside rear tyre low on outer edges
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Slight knocking in steering rack
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Neartside rear tyre low on outer edges
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight knocking in steering rack
both front tyres close to 1.6mm on edges
n/s front brake discs in poor condition on inner face
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight damage to n/s outer sill
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face
osr brake binding slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
osf tyre 2mm on edges
screw in osf tyre
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Y268 FAL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 Y268 FAL, 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 Y268 FAL registered?
Y268 FAL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2001.
Is Y268 FAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y268 FAL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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