MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
centre exhaust mounting perished
fuel tank strap corroded
both rear brake hoses corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
offside fuel tank strap corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs worn
both front brake hoses corroded
both front brake pipe corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front brake hoses corroded
both front brake pipe corroded
both rear brake hoses corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
offside fuel tank strap corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake pipes starting to corrode
offside fuel tank strap corroded
rear brake hoses starting to corrode
rear coil springs corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyres scolloped
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Both rear tyres scolloped
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Y842 HAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y842 HAU, 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 Y842 HAU registered?
Y842 HAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2001.
Is Y842 HAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y842 HAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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