MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill has hole corrosion (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front seatbelt not inspected child seat fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexy to solid shows corrosion (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested no access to belt due to objects on the seat
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill next to axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Emissions not checked as blue smoking was getting worse
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer joint (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front seat belt not checked as baby seat present
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe on rear axle just before flexible that feeds caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' end of screen half way down (8.3.1d)
Exhaust catching axle slightly where it passes over it.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear shock absorber top bump stop adrift.part that holds dirt shield up.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust catching axle slightly where it passes over it.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear shock absorber top bump stop adrift.part that holds dirt shield up.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift
n/s front outer cv gaiter cracking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift
n/s front outer cv gaiter cracking
nail n/s/front tyre
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Discs worn effort okay at test.
Slight corrosion on brake pipes.
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
n s r bump stop poor condition
n s r bump stop poor condition
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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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X979 HTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 X979 HTL, 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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X979 HTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2001.
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