MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coolant stain on engine
ofsf wheel bearing slight play but not rough when rotated, (monitor)
play in nsf steering rack inner (moniter)
rear axle brake pipes and front to rears corroded but not excessivly
Centre exhaust mounting fractured away from pipe but still supported by bracket may be rattling slightly
Exhaust front joining sleve bolt fractured but not leaking(corrosion) holding tight
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Marginal pass (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
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)
n/s and o/s rear tyres walls starting to crack
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Y286 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 TKR, 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 TKR registered?
Y286 TKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2001.
Is Y286 TKR safe to buy?
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