MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
oil leak
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and run flat damage 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine oil leak
Oil leak engine ()
offside front tyre worn inner edge 205/55/16v
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak engine ()
offside front tyre worn inner edge 205/55/16v
Oil leak ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
management light staying on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre outer edge getting low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/r tyre outer edge getting low
Engine management light on
airbag light staying on
slight play in both front steering arms
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
slight play in both front steering arms
ADVISE MAX AMOUNT OF PLAY ALLOWED IN O/S/F STEERING RACK TRACK ROD
ADVISE O/S/F TYRE JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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W242 UGU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 W242 UGU, 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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W242 UGU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2000.
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