MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,729 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust bracket corroded but not affecting stabillity of exhaust system
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
evidence of coolant temp sensor housing leaking from blanking plug seal
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
evidence of coolant temp sensor housing leaking from blanking plug seal
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres are perished
nearside front tyre on limits
offside front tyre on limits
both rear tyres are perished
nearside front tyre on limits
offside front tyre on limits
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Y494 MNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 Y494 MNE, 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 Y494 MNE registered?
Y494 MNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2001.
Is Y494 MNE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y494 MNE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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