MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front tyre wearing thin
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Difficalt to mantain engine revs at fast idle
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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X744 MBM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 X744 MBM, 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 X744 MBM registered?
X744 MBM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2001.
Is X744 MBM safe to buy?
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