MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
long travel at service brake
suggest front wheel alignment check/adjustment due to wear on front tyres
sump bung sealed with sealer my require replacement or repair
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting system
nearside front tyre tread low
nearside rear tyre perished
nearside rear tyre tread low
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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Y489 HMV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 Y489 HMV, 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 Y489 HMV registered?
Y489 HMV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2001.
Is Y489 HMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y489 HMV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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