MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,005 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
drivers door mirror cracked
engine oil not reading on dip stick [topped up with customers oil]
offside front indicator lense cracked
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
drivers door mirror cracked
engine oil not reading on dip stick [topped up with customers oil]
offside front indicator lense cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f door mirror cracked
o/s/f door mirror cracked
engine management lamp on
nail in tyre
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Y499 MBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y499 MBW, 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 Y499 MBW registered?
Y499 MBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2001.
Is Y499 MBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y499 MBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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