MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately spring clip not fitted correctly (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perished and low (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
outer sills damaged and correded
power steering reservoir held by cable ties
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r wheel steel wheel
o/s/r tyre perished
oil leak
play in steering arm
power steering reservoir inscure
sills damaged
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not tested (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r wheel steel wheel
o/s/r tyre perished
oil leak
play in steering arm
power steering reservoir inscure
sills damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EML on
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
EML on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Alternator belt in poor condition.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Alternator belt in poor condition.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both sills damaged
Engine under tray missing
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)
Oil leak
slight play in both steering arm inner joints
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both sills damaged
Coolant leak
Engine under tray missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
slight play in both steering arm inner joints
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake slight binding
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake slight binding
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in offside of steering rack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil around gearbox and power steering pipe
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
collision damage to n/s outer sill
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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V169 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 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 V169 LYA, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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V169 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 2000.
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