MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
slight corrosion underneath.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight corrosion underneath.
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both. (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion underneath.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both. (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion underneath.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play in o/s steering arm
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
slight play in o/s steering arm
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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X418 EVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 X418 EVS, 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 X418 EVS registered?
X418 EVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2001.
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