MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,756 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
o/s/ and n/s outer sill damaged
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/ and n/s outer sill damaged
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Y838 TSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 Y838 TSA, 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 Y838 TSA registered?
Y838 TSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2001.
Is Y838 TSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y838 TSA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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