MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both rear tyres worn close to limit
engine man light on/taped over
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both rear tyres worn close to limit
engine man light on/taped over
engine man light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine man light on
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
gear box oil leak
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
gear box oil leak
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear tyre slightly perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust corrossion
Offside rear wheel damaged on inner
Play in steering rack
Very slight play in both front lower arm ball joints
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust corrossion
Offside rear wheel damaged on inner
Play in steering rack
Rear brake discs corroded
Very slight play in both front lower arm ball joints
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front lower wishbone rear bushes lifting
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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V493 JTO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 V493 JTO, 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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V493 JTO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2001.
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