MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,098 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside heavily worn (3.5.1i)
Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside heavily worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Y427 EGR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y427 EGR, 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 Y427 EGR registered?
Y427 EGR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2001.
Is Y427 EGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y427 EGR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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