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ExpiredMileage
91,555 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both rear shocks badly corroded.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside and offside innerwing covers are loose.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear shocks badly corroded.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Off side inner wing cover loose.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine oil level only just reaching end of dip stick - 1 ltr added
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Checked/leaking ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Engine oil level only just reaching end of dip stick - 1 ltr added
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Checked/leaking ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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M444 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 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 M444 BUG, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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M444 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.
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