MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,406 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both STRONG ADVISE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper blade splitting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
engine check light on
engine check light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y989 AGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 Y989 AGK, 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 Y989 AGK registered?
Y989 AGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2001.
Is Y989 AGK safe to buy?
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