MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded every (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underside covered in surface corrosion.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
underside covered in surface corrosion.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded every (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise aux belt
advise n/s head light patern
advise n/s/f abs wire
advise slight drag from o/s/r brake lower hand brake and service brake effort
Offside front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside rear brake binding slightly
Oil lamp illuminated on dash
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear brake binding slightly
Oil lamp illuminated on dash
Bonnet safety catch faulty.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated and minor leak of gases.
Engine warning light on.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
small age cracks to nearside rear tyre tread.
small cuts to offside rear tyre outer sidewall
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Bonnet safety catch faulty.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated and minor leak of gases.
Engine warning light on.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
small age cracks to nearside rear tyre tread.
small cuts to offside rear tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front number plate craked slightly
both front lower arm rear bushes wearing
exhaust center bracket corroding that supporting the exhaust
front n/plate slightly insecure
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both rear tyres on 2mm tred depth
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X894 WNL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 X894 WNL, 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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X894 WNL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2001.
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