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ExpiredMileage
176,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking on steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
exhaust deterioration centre section
nearside front tyre worn more inner edge
offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall and worn more inner edge
oil around power steering pipes at rack
some corrosion on power steering pipes
some corrosion scoring on front brake discs inner faces
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
exhaust deterioration centre section
nearside front tyre worn more inner edge
offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall and worn more inner edge
oil around power steering pipes at rack
some corrosion on power steering pipes
some corrosion scoring on front brake discs inner faces
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
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V496 ESR is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 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 V496 ESR, 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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V496 ESR is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2000.
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