MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,273 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front axle tyre tread on limit for wear
n/s rear tyre getting low and signs of tread deteriation
read pads getting low n/s
slight wear in steering rack o/s
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive mill light on and missfireing (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick axle (3.5.1g)
front axle tyre tread on limit for wear
n/s rear tyre getting low and signs of tread deteriation
read pads getting low n/s
slight wear in steering rack o/s
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front axle tread getting low
n/s rear tyre wall crazed
slight wear o/s rack inner ball
front axle tread getting low
n/s rear tyre wall crazed
slight wear o/s rack inner ball
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Air bag lamp on
Centre exhaust mount corroded
Offside inner cv boot split
Offside rear tyre 'stepping' on inner edge
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s rear tyre worn on edge
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Y989 FFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y989 FFV, 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 FFV registered?
Y989 FFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 2001.
Is Y989 FFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y989 FFV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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