MOT Status
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115,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak
Front subframe corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak
Front subframe corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Exhaust middle metal mountings not in rubber mountings but resting on cross member and small blow on joint to back box
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded or fitter cracked
No main beam flash ?
Offside Front Brake disc outer face dirt ?
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind wheel arch liner (loose at bottom both sides ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak a round sump plug
Reverse light not working
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
knock coming from vehicle on reverse
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))
knock coming from vehicle on reverse
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
HAZARD lamps fault
n/s front flasher damaged
Chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Chip in windscreen
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f indicator lens damage
rear brake discs are slightly pitted and scored
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front brake disc pitted
small tear in offside wiper blade rubber
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AY08 EMM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 AY08 EMM, 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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What year was AY08 EMM registered?
AY08 EMM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2008.
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