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ExpiredMileage
122,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective aqnd offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water inside light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area
slight play nearside section steering rack
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective aqnd offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water inside light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area
slight play nearside section steering rack
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight play nearside section steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight play nearside section steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
slight play nearside section steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
slight play nearside section steering rack
Exhaust mounting defective centre detached (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre detached (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre detached (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective centre detached (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front light lenses detiriated
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both headlamps deteriorated
both outer sills damaged
centre exhaust bracket broken
corrosion on exhaust
damage on windscreen
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear tyres stsarting to perish
oil leak
slight bind from o/s/r
slight blow from centre to rear exhaust join
slight play in both front steering arms
small cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall
both rear tyres stsarting to perish
oil leak
slight bind from o/s/r
slight blow from centre to rear exhaust join
slight play in both front steering arms
small cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall
Both rear tyre side walls perished/cracking.225/40/18
Engine management light on?
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play in steering rack on the o/s.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
reverse light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
reverse light not working
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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MGB 249Y is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 MGB 249Y, 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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MGB 249Y is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2001.
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