MOT Status
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95,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal travel "longer" than usual. Suggests may benefit from brake service.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil residue on underside of gearbox
Small stone chips inside zone A
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil residue on underside of gearbox
Small stone chips inside zone A
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cracking evident to sidewall of both rear and n/s/f tyres
front wiper blades starting to smear
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
cracking evident to sidewall of both rear and n/s/f tyres
front wiper blades starting to smear
drivers front tyre on minimum legal limits
o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BP57 HYM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 BP57 HYM, 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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BP57 HYM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 January 2008.
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