MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front ends of both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear ends of both outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front sill heavily corroded not within a precribed area
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front sill heavily corroded not within a precribed area
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front sill heavily corroded not within a precribed area
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front sill heavily corroded not within a precribed area
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion
suspension modified
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion
suspension modified
Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake discs , inner surface corroded/lipped around edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside front Tyre , outer sidewall cut NOT to cords or ply
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak(s)
Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre also tyre valve slightly deterioated/cracked
Front brake discs slight lip
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Center exhaust mounting bracket corroded
Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre also tyre valve slightly deterioated/cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs slight lip
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear brake discs scored
Cuts in nearside front tyre , NOT top cords/ply
Oil leak
Front brakes, slightly binding and pads wearing low.
Oil leak
Rear tyres, cracked and starting to split.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall NOT to cords
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AP54 CYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 68,404 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 AP54 CYU, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AP54 CYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2005.
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