MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON AND OIL WARNING LIGHT FLASHING
o/s mirror cap loose
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
engine light illuminated
o/s mirror cap loose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre looks to have been run flat
rear exhaust clamp/joint corroded but not leaking and exhaust still supported
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre looks to have been run flat
rear exhaust clamp/joint corroded but not leaking and exhaust still supported
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Y917 PTS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 Y917 PTS, 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 Y917 PTS registered?
Y917 PTS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2001.
Is Y917 PTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y917 PTS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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