MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine misfire
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear coil springs corroded
damage to front number plate
front and rear brake discs pitted
nearside front fog light lens damaged
number plate light lenes missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear coil springs corroded
damage to front number plate
front and rear brake discs pitted
nearside front fog light lens damaged
number plate light lenes missing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to front number plate
front nearside spot light damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to front number plate
engine management light on
front nearside spot light damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
both rear registration plate lamp lenses missing
front and rear brake discs wearing
long travel on the parking brake lever
nearside front fog lamp lens broken
nearside rear shock absorber protective shroud damaged and insecure
offside outer sill dented
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
some minor upper bodywork damage
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
both rear registration plate lamp lenses missing
front and rear brake discs wearing
long travel on the parking brake lever
nearside front fog lamp lens broken
nearside rear shock absorber protective shroud damaged and insecure
offside outer sill dented
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
some minor upper bodywork damage
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
auxillary drive belt cracking
both rear registration plate lamp lenses missing
engine check lamp illuminated
nearside front fog lamp glass broken
nearside rear shock absorber protective shroud insecure
offside outer sill dented
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
some minor upper bodywork damage
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
auxillary drive belt cracking
both rear registration plate lamp lenses missing
engine check lamp illuminated
nearside front fog lamp glass broken
nearside rear shock absorber protective shroud insecure
offside outer sill dented
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
some minor upper bodywork damage
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r shock dust cover missing
o/s number plate lamp cover missing
o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
oil leak
slight damage to both outer sills
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r shock dust cover missing
o/s number plate lamp cover missing
o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
oil leak
slight damage to both outer sills
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both outer sills dented
nearside rear shock absorber protective shroud insecure
offside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
offside rear tyre perishing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both outer sills dented
nearside rear shock absorber protective shroud insecure
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight binding o/s/r and n/s/r brakes.n/s/r shock absorber bump stop broken.
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X243 HMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 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 X243 HMY, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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X243 HMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2001.
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