MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing
engine management lamp on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted wrong (8.2.2)
engine management lamp on
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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Y68 HKG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 Y68 HKG, 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 Y68 HKG registered?
Y68 HKG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2001.
Is Y68 HKG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y68 HKG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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