MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Emissions not tested unable to maintain fast idle speed. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate is starting to delaminate
slight uneven rear brake application
wipers are smeary
front number plate is starting to delaminate
slight uneven rear brake application
wipers are smeary
Eng management light on. Very slight play o/s/f steering rack arm. Front registration plate deteriorating.
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Y343 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 Y343 SPX, 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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Y343 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2001.
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