MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
trac control light on
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning switch faulty only work for short time then turn off (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp insecure head light held in with tape (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml warning light stays on
play in both inner rack ball joints
Nail in offside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
eml warning light stays on
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
eml warning light stays on
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
flowers removed from vase obstructing view
front reg plate cracked
n\s\r wheel trim missing
o\s\r wheel bearing noise on roadtest
warning light on in dash
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y76 PTU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y76 PTU, 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 Y76 PTU registered?
Y76 PTU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2001.
Is Y76 PTU safe to buy?
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