MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear subframe mount bushes perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Screw in tread osr tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both rear subframe mount bushes perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Screw in tread osr tyre
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit and 2 nails
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine warning light on dash
front brake discs slightly pitted
nail in o/s/r tyre
o/s/r coil spring corroded
slight movement in rear axle bushes
slight play in both front steering arms
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine warning light on dash
front brake discs slightly pitted
nail in o/s/r tyre
o/s/r coil spring corroded
slight movement in rear axle bushes
slight play in both front steering arms
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes
Brakes ; rear brake pads appear low ?
E.M.L. warning lamp on , recommend diagnostic check
Engine ; evidence of coolant leak at rear of engine & o/s of radiator
Exhaust ; centre cradle mounting detached
Steering ; P.A.S. pipe corroded at n/s of engine bay
Steering ; n/s & o/s steering arms have play at inner joints
Suspension ; o/s/r coil spring corroded
Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views ( n/s/f wheel trim missing )
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes
Brakes ; rear brake pads appear low ?
E.M.L. warning lamp on , recommend diagnostic check
Engine ; evidence of coolant leak at rear of engine & o/s of radiator
Exhaust ; centre cradle mounting detached
Steering ; P.A.S. pipe corroded at n/s of engine bay
Steering ; n/s & o/s steering arms have play at inner joints
Suspension ; o/s/r coil spring corroded
Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views ( n/s/f wheel trim missing )
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Exhaust ; centre cradle mounting detached
Note ; both of the above can cause uneven tyre wear
Note ; evidence of coolant leak at rear of engine
Steering ; slight play n/s steering arm inner joint
Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated
Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f strut top mounts worn
Wheel trims fitted , restricting views , n/s/f missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light on.
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light on.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear bumper insecure
airbag light on.
offside outer sill slight damage.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear bumper insecure
airbag light on.
offside outer sill slight damage.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside number plate light slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
n/s door mirror broken
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W21 SEG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 W21 SEG, 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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W21 SEG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2000.
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