MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inop
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inop
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light's on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light's on
Engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joints nearside and offside.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)
Recommend service.
Engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joints nearside and offside.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)
Recommend service.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre laddering
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre laddering
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil warning light on oil level o/k
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
nearside steering arm has play
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside steering arm has play
oil level below minimum mark
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f fog lamp n/w
o/s/r tyre side wall splitting
oil light indicator on constant
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil level very low
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X589 KNP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 X589 KNP, 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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X589 KNP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.
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