MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S/R tyre tread worn to 2.5mm, and deteriorating on outer side wall.
O/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm.
Slight bind to O/S and N/S Rear brakes.
Traction control light on.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
O/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm.
N/S/R tyre tread worn to 2.5mm, and deteriorating on outer side wall.
Slight bind to O/S and N/S Rear brakes.
Traction control light on.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.
O/S/F tyre tread worn to 2.5mm
Traction control light on.
N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.
O/S/F tyre tread worn to 2.5mm
Traction control light on.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Crack in front number plate.
Damage to O/S door
Exhaust centre bracket broken.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear tyres tread wearing low 2mm
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Y579 HTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y579 HTA, 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 Y579 HTA registered?
Y579 HTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2001.
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