MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking out of pipe union (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eng man light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
eng man light on
eng man light on
Air bag light on
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Air bag light on
Engine management light on
Centre exhaust hanger broken.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre exhaust hanger broken.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
high level brake light inop
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both rear tyres tread cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag warning lamp staying on
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X986 HNC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green 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 X986 HNC, 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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What year was X986 HNC registered?
X986 HNC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2001.
Is X986 HNC safe to buy?
The MOT history for X986 HNC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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