MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,020 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached inner bolts lose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both NSF OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both NSF OSF (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both NSF OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FRONT TYRES WORN
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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Y944 MKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 Y944 MKU, 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 Y944 MKU registered?
Y944 MKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.
Is Y944 MKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y944 MKU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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