MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,289 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chip on screen
front number plate cracked
play in the n/s of the steering rack
chip on screen
front number plate cracked
play in the n/s of the steering rack
damage to screen
front noplate damaged slightly
movement in front strut top mounts
cat inners insecure/rattling
center exhaust mount insecure
front noplate damaged slightly
oil leak
play in o/s inner rack end
small splits in n/s/f tyre
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cat inners insecure/rattling
center exhaust mount insecure
front noplate damaged slightly
oil leak
play in o/s inner rack end
small splits in n/s/f tyre
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake warning lamp and srs light on
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y286 EDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 Y286 EDJ, 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 Y286 EDJ registered?
Y286 EDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2001.
Is Y286 EDJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y286 EDJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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