MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,578 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Y849 FVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y849 FVW, 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 Y849 FVW?
You can check the full history of Y849 FVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y849 FVW registered?
Y849 FVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2001.
Is Y849 FVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y849 FVW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y849 FVW have outstanding finance?
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