MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
fuel filter corroded
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)
fuel filter corroded
front brake pad wear sensor light on dashboard{wire broken on sensor]
brake pad warning light on dashboard
offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pad warning light on dashboard
offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre ex support broken
o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre ex support broken
o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y89 EAS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 Y89 EAS, 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 Y89 EAS registered?
Y89 EAS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2001.
Is Y89 EAS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y89 EAS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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