MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,287 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded in three placers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front brake flexi pipes cracking & perished
Both front tyres worn edges
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Coolant leak - Signs of Radiator
Engine & gear box oil leak
Front brake discs worn and corroded slightly
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside rear tyre perished sidewall, worn and out of shape
Rear coil springs corroded
Under vehicle corroded
both front and rear brake discs worn and corroded
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
gear box oil leak
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front and rear brake discs worn and corroded
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
gear box oil leak
Both front and both rear brake discs worn and corroded on edge
Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Engine light on
Offside rear tyre slightly cracked
Both front and both rear brake discs worn and corroded on edge
Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine light on
Offside rear tyre slightly cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Engine light on
Nearside rear tyre worn on edge and close to legal limit
engine light on at time of test
engine oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine light on at time of test
engine oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Coolant leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
nearside rear coil spring is corroded
offside front tyre is wearing on outter edge
offside rear tyre wearing uneven
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear coil spring is corroded
offside front tyre is wearing on outter edge
offside rear tyre wearing uneven
Oil leak
both front rear wishbone bushes slightly perished
both front tyres are wearing on edges
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
both front rear wishbone bushes slightly perished
both front tyres are wearing on edges
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
gear box oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
gear box oil leak
Brake disc's are slightly corroded
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all 4 brake discs corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake are slightly binding
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all 4 brake discs corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake are slightly binding
advise nearside accident damage
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise nearside accident damage
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W223 YAL 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 W223 YAL, 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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W223 YAL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2000.
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