MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Upper o/s & n/s suspension mounts movement
Front brake discs wear/corrosion
Front o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion
Offside Front Outer cv boot leak of grease
Offside headlamp aim weak image
Rear brake discs wear/corrosion
Rear o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion
Rear o/s & n/s coil springs corrosion
Rear registration plate deteriorated
o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion
oil leak
windscreen stone damage
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Upper o/s & n/s suspension mounts movement
Front brake discs wear/corrosion
Front o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion
Offside Front Outer cv boot leak of grease
Offside headlamp aim weak image
Rear brake discs wear/corrosion
Rear o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion
Rear o/s & n/s coil springs corrosion
Rear registration plate deteriorated
o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion
oil leak
windscreen stone damage
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension corroded but not to excess
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension corroded but not to excess
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension corroded but not to excess
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Strut slight lift
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Slight freeplay (Lift) Strut
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front pads starting to wear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight corrosion to front discs
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight corrosion to front discs
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s rear tyre cracking
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s rear tyre cracking
ADVISE O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW+BADLY PERISHED
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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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X964 POJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 X964 POJ, 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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X964 POJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2001.
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