MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,681 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
centre exhaust mounting bracket welds broken
engine management lamp on
nail in offside rear tyre tread
nearside front indicator lamp lens missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
centre exhaust mounting bracket welds broken
engine management lamp on
engine oil level low
nail in offside rear tyre tread
nearside front indicator lamp lens missing
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine management light is on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Y938 BGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y938 BGK, 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 Y938 BGK registered?
Y938 BGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.
Is Y938 BGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y938 BGK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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