MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
condition of all brake pipes on vehicle
corrosion and wear on all brake discs
corrosion on rear axle and suspension
lift in both front top suspension mountings
n/s/r brake binding
play in n/s steering rack joint Borderline
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
condition of all brake pipes on vehicle
corrosion and wear on all brake discs
corrosion on rear axle and suspension
lift in both front top suspension mountings
n/s/r brake binding
play in n/s steering rack joint Borderline
Condition of exhaust
Condition of front brake discs
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to all 4 inner edges (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on front brake discs
damage o/s/f tyre wall
front no plate
wear in o/s track rod end
centre exhaust bracket broken
oil light was on, topped up oil level
slight play in o/s steering rack end joint
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust bracket broken
epc light on dash
oil light was on, topped up oil level
slight play in o/s steering rack end joint
center clamp broken
oil on min
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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Y431 SJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y431 SJA, 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 Y431 SJA registered?
Y431 SJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2001.
Is Y431 SJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y431 SJA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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