MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nail in tyre / slightly perished around outer sidewall ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked / perished around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked / perished around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked to plies around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nail in tyre / slightly perished around outer sidewall ()
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked / perished around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked / perished around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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)
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AX57 HVB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,720 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 AX57 HVB, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AX57 HVB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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