MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Emissions not tested due to smoke from exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre mount broken away from exhaust
engine management light on
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/f inner rack ball joint slight play
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust bracket very corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to bodywork
clip missing from air filter hose
dent in offside body seal
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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X288 DMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 X288 DMO, 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 X288 DMO registered?
X288 DMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2001.
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