MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,454 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Reverse lamp not working
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
EML light on
Engine cover fitted
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML On
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
EML On
Engine cover fitted
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine cover fitted
Engine management light on
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner shoulder very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner shoulder very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reversing light/s inoperative
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on limit for MOT test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass starting too affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reversing lights NOT working
Stupid eye lashes fitted
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)
N/S & O/S outer sill damaged
N/S/R Tyre feathering on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush coming apart (2.4.G.2)
Reversing light/s not working
Steel wheel fitted @ time of test
Steel wheel fitted @ time of test
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)
N/S & O/S outer sill damaged
N/S/R Tyre feathering on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush coming apart (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" Blade fitted (8.2.2)
Reversing light/s not working
Steel wheel fitted @ time of test
Steel wheel fitted @ time of test
n/s/f wishbone bush splitting
n/s/r tyre close to limit
o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge but just legal
play in both sides of steering rack
rear brake discs corroding (lack of use) but performances ok
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced poss bulb in wrong (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
brake warning light on
front brake discs surface corroded may need replacing with pad
n/s/f wishbone bush splitting
n/s/r tyre close to limit
o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge but just legal
play in both sides of steering rack
rear brake discs corroding (lack of use) but performances ok
advice rear brake discs
advice rear number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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W231 ULX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W231 ULX, 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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W231 ULX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2000.
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