MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,700 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
air bag light cancelled when fault stored in ecu was erased no fault found at time of test if it comes on again it require checking for faults
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
corrosion on brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil level below minium
slight corrosion on brake discs
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
center exhaust braket broken
front brake discs lipped
rear brake discs corroded
N /S REAR TYRE & FRONT PADS HAVE WORN LOW FRONT DISCS ARE LIPPED....ALSO, ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON...Thanx,
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre is a run flat tyre
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X488 JRD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X488 JRD, 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 X488 JRD registered?
X488 JRD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2001.
Is X488 JRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for X488 JRD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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