MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
center exhaust mount broken still supproting exhaust at time of test.
n/s & o/s outer sills bent/damaged not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f & n/s/r roadwheels bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge not below limits at time of test.
n/s/r tyre slightly perrished tread around outer edge no ply or cords exposed at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.
traction control light on at time of test.
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
center exhaust mount broken still supproting exhaust at time of test.
eml light on at time of test.
n/s & o/s outer sills bent/damaged not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f & n/s/r roadwheels bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge not below limits at time of test.
n/s/r tyre slightly perrished tread around outer edge no ply or cords exposed at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.
traction control light on at time of test.
eml light on at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine warning lamp on
nearside front tyre sidewall has some damage
offside front tyre has some cracking between the tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine warning lamp on
nearside front tyre sidewall has some damage
offside front tyre has some cracking between the tread
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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X778 XCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 X778 XCG, 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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X778 XCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2001.
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