MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
air bag cover loose
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
air bag cover loose
Offside Front subframe has had hole cut in it not affecting structural integrity
Offside Front washer jet loose
petrol tank shield loose
rear center stop light inop
offside front shock has no damping effect
offside front subframe has had hole cut in it ! this does not affect structural integrity
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front shock has no damping effect
offside front subframe has had hole cut in it ! this does not affect structural integrity
center brake light inop
engine very smokey
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
center brake light inop
engine very smokey
Center brake light not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Center brake light not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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Y303 TGB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 Y303 TGB, 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 Y303 TGB registered?
Y303 TGB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2001.
Is Y303 TGB safe to buy?
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