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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
n/s wiper not clearing the screen effectively
pin hole in o/s cv gaitor
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
n/s wiper not clearing the screen effectively
pin hole in o/s cv gaitor
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose
outer skin on rear exhaust box rusty and loose
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
outer skin on rear exhaust box rusty and loose
heavy surface rust on rear exhaust box
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))
heavy surface rust on rear exhaust box
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements lamp stuck on (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slight play
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slight play
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog light staying on
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres approx 3mm and feathering on edges
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres approx 3mm and feathering on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Rear exhaust corroded
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
parking lever stiff
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Rear exhaust corroded
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
parking lever stiff
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear exhaust corroded
Upper stop light
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear exhaust corroded
Upper stop light
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
n/s/r tyre 6yr old
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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CY57 FHW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
Across all 2007 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 64,281 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 CY57 FHW, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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CY57 FHW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2007.
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