MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emission readings fluctuating & just within spec. Slight corrosion outer sills, all coil springs, rear axle & brake pipes at rear. N/S/F suspension strut gaiter deteriorated/twisted.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emission readings fluctuating & just within spec. Slight corrosion outer sills, all coil springs, rear axle & brake pipes at rear. N/S/F suspension strut gaiter deteriorated/twisted.
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to both lenses being deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Y946 AFR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 Y946 AFR, 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 Y946 AFR registered?
Y946 AFR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 2001.
Is Y946 AFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y946 AFR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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