MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested engine oil empty (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine sump cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded
nearside outer sill corroded
offside steering rack tie rod worn
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded
nearside outer sill corroded
offside steering rack tie rod worn
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside outer sill corroded
offside inner and outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside inner and outer sill corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside inner and outer sill corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
offside inner and outer sill corroded
Rear axle bushes splitting
Slight play in inner steering rack joints
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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X948 FDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 X948 FDG, 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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X948 FDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2001.
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