MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Eml light on
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack ball joints have play
EML on
play in n/s inner track rod
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advise front number plate damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise front number plate slightly damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advise Front number plate cracked
Advise N/S mirror glass cracked
near side rear tyre wear on edges
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Y288 UGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 Y288 UGP, 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 Y288 UGP registered?
Y288 UGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2001.
Is Y288 UGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y288 UGP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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