MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted to the nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to the offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted to the nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to the offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust bracket welds broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y279 SWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 Y279 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 Y279 SWR registered?
Y279 SWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2001.
Is Y279 SWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y279 SWR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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