MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front number plate cracked
triangular warning light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine management light on
front number plate cracked
yellow triangular warning light visible
N/S/R tyre on legal minimum, O/S/R tyre near legal minimum.
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Y917 WGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y917 WGA, 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 Y917 WGA?
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What year was Y917 WGA registered?
Y917 WGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.
Is Y917 WGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y917 WGA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y917 WGA have outstanding finance?
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