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190,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box deterioated
warning light on dash
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s outer sill damaged
rear exhaust box deterioated
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s outer sill damaged
rear exhaust box deterioated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s front sill corroded not in perscribed area
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s front sill corroded not in perscribed area
rear exhaust box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o/s outer sill damaged
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o/s outer sill damaged
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust corroded
N/S/F tyre has a nick in the outer side wall also minor perishing/damage in tread
both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
both rear coil springs corroded
brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses corroding / brake pipe from N/S/R hose corroding
chip in windscreen
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling
rear of engine moist of oil
slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
N/S/F tyre has a nick in the outer side wall also minor perishing/damage in tread
both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
both rear coil springs corroded
brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses corroding / brake pipe from N/S/R hose corroding
chip in windscreen
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling
rear of engine moist of oil
slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated advise replacements soon
both lower wishbone inner rear bushes torn/heavily deteriorated have play but currently not considered to be excessive advise replacements soon
both rear tyres deteriorating/ tread at 3 mm
brake pipes to both rear brake flexis/from N/S/R corroding
chip in windscreen
moist of engine oil around rear of engine turbo/servo area
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling
rear seat/ O/S/R interior door card missing at time of test
slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint
slight play in both front suspension top mounts
wiper smear
N/S outer sill has slight corrosion/stone chip bubbling
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front brake flexis perishing
both rear coil springs corroded
both wiper blades do clear screen of water but do leave screen slightly smeary
oil around back of engine over turbo etc(oil leak)
play in N/S inner steering rack joint
rear exhaust box outer skin cracked/corroded
slight cracking in both lower arm inner rear bushes
slight play in both top mounts
Emissions not tested (due cambelt) (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
N/S outer sill has slight corrosion/stone chip bubbling
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front brake flexis perishing
both rear coil springs corroded
both wiper blades do clear screen of water but do leave screen slightly smeary
oil around back of engine over turbo etc(oil leak)
play in N/S inner steering rack joint
rear exhaust box outer skin cracked/corroded
slight cracking in both lower arm inner rear bushes
slight play in both top mounts
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
2x small chips in swept area of windscreen
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/R TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON OUTER WALL 205/55ZR16 94W
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
large crack on n/s of windscreen but outside of swept area ADVISE REPLACEMENT
both front tyers worn on inner and outer edges, advise wheel alinement.
n/s/f track rod end very slight play.
rear brake pads low.
slight roughness in steering operation from steering wheel.
An item not tested (Manual)
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AY04 YYN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 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 AY04 YYN, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AY04 YYN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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