MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear and centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brakes binding slightly
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front rack gaiter twisted
Rear brakes binding slightly
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front number plate slightly cracked
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front number plate slightly cracked
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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X853 AOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 X853 AOU, 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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X853 AOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2001.
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