MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management warning light indicates a fault
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine management warning light indicates a fault
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
1.off side front tyre wearing on outside edge
2.slight damage to o/s rear brake disc
3.off side outer sill becoming corroded at rear
Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
1.off side front tyre wearing on outside edge
2.slight damage to o/s rear brake disc
3.off side outer sill becoming corroded at rear
1/ slight damage to front number plate
near side rear tyre wearing low on edges 2.both front tyres wearing low on edges 3.slight damage to front plate
1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Offside front brake pads wearing low. 4. Slight binding on offside rear brake.
1. Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits. 2. Slight damage to front number plate.
1. o/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. Nail in o/s rear tyre.
1. Slight binding on n/s rear brake. 2. o/s rear brake pads worn to limits.
Nearside 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)
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X253 NGV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 X253 NGV, 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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What year was X253 NGV registered?
X253 NGV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2001.
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