MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON PRIOR TO TEST
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON PRIOR TO TEST
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front 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)
gear box oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
gear box oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Possible air/vacuum leak on engine.
Offside front and nearside front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread.
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front tyres worn on edges ( possible tracking fault )
both front tyres worn to 3mm
front brake discs worn & pads low
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
noise from n/s/f brake
o/s/f headlamp aim not tested due to lamp not working
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X893 AOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 X893 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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X893 AOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2001.
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