MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,668 miAbove average mileage for this year
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SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ARMS
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ARMS
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both rack ends (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Y463 KBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 Y463 KBU, 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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Y463 KBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2001.
Is Y463 KBU safe to buy?
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