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49,542 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED AS STANDARD
VISUAL EMISSIONS CHECK CARRIED OUT
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED AS STANDARD
VISUAL EMISSIONS CHECK CARRIED OUT
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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Y444 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y444 BUG, 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 Y444 BUG registered?
Y444 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2001.
Is Y444 BUG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y444 BUG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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