MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,809 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine management light is on
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
N/s/f brake has slightly grabbing
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
eml on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
eml on
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
coolant light stays on
engine warning light stays on
oil light stays on
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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Y544 TKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 Y544 TKL, 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 Y544 TKL registered?
Y544 TKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.
Is Y544 TKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y544 TKL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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