MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,836 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working all lights (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in nearside steering rack end
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FRONT TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/PERISH,CRACK MARKS ON THERE OUTER SIDEWALLS(NO VISABLE SIGNS OF PLY OR CORDS).
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FRONT TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/PERISH,CRACK MARKS ON THERE OUTER SIDEWALLS(NO VISABLE SIGNS OF PLY OR CORDS).
Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Y553 WDX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y553 WDX, 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 Y553 WDX registered?
Y553 WDX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.
Is Y553 WDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y553 WDX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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