MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,987 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
EMS warning light on.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and discs v. poor condition (3.5.1g)
n/s sill damaged
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y708 MBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 Y708 MBU, 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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How do I check the history of Y708 MBU?
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What year was Y708 MBU registered?
Y708 MBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2001.
Is Y708 MBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y708 MBU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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