MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,984 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
handbrake cover loose
nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges(possibly due to incorrect tyre pressure)
offside front worn on inner edge
passenger seat belt buckle cover missing but still fully functional
wipers starting to smear
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
plastic casing missing on passenger seat belt
rear brakes have slight bind
n/s front seat belt clasp cover missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y389 CEY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y389 CEY, 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 Y389 CEY registered?
Y389 CEY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2001.
Is Y389 CEY safe to buy?
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