MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at jointss blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front brake discs rusted and pitted on inner faces
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at jointss blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Slight oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Slight oil leak
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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X879 MDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 X879 MDU, 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 X879 MDU registered?
X879 MDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2001.
Is X879 MDU safe to buy?
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