MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both Nearside and Offside outer sills damaged.
Nearside Front Slight play inner tie rod.
Oil leak Unknown source. ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside. (3.5.1i)
Oil leak Unknown source. ()
Both Nearside and Offside outer sills damaged.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Slight play inner tie rod.
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside. (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
slight play in steering rack ns/f
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres bald on inner edge
hanger come away from exhaust centre section, still adequately supported
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres bald on inner edge
hanger come away from exhaust centre section, still adequately supported
damage to offside & nearside sills
offside & nearside rear coil springs corroding
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chips in windscreen
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine man/light on
exhaust centre bracket insecure
engine management light on
esp light on
rear number plate deterioated
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine management light on
esp light on
rear brake pads low
rear number plate deterioated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres on 2mm
both front tyres side walls perished
both outer sill damaged
eml light on
esp light on
hand brake handle has tape around it
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both sides front tyres outer wall perished
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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X695 EJB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 X695 EJB, 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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X695 EJB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2001.
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