MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,623 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested Engine revs inconsistent (7.3.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Mirror lens cracked
Emissions not tested engine speed will not remain steady (7.3.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside outer sill damaged at front
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside outer sill damaged at front
brake pipe protective coatings peeling
nail offside rear tyre
rear springs rusting
rear tyres getting low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pipe protective coatings peeling
nail offside rear tyre
rear springs rusting
rear tyres getting low
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
service indicator on
slight run-out on front brakes
transmission oil leak,suspect offside driveshaft seal
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y142 JDW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 Y142 JDW, 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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Y142 JDW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.
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