MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
mirror switch broken
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
BOTH THE O/S AND THE N/S/R TYRE ARE SHOWING SIGNES OF PERISH ON THE OUTER EDGES OF THE TREAD
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front wiper blade is deteroirated
Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly and deteroirated
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly and deteroirated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Engine warning light on
Traction control light on
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine warning light on
Traction control light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on an edge
traction control warning light on
advise traction control light on
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
advise traction control light on
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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Y644 SBJ 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 73.7%.
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 Y644 SBJ, 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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Y644 SBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y644 SBJ safe to buy?
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