MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
both headlamps deteriorated
brake pipes slightly corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split. (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split. (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak.
Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet release pull damaged
Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet release pull damaged
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wipers smearing view
engine oil level below minimum
instrument cluster displaying intermittant fault / flashing
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil level low
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
light scratch mark to windscreen.
slight play to o/s of steering system.
slight tear to n/s/f inner tyre wall, recommend attention.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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Y104 EBA 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 68.4%.
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 Y104 EBA, 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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Y104 EBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.
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