MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Emissions just met the required limits
Emissions just met the required limits
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Centre exhaust bracket brocken
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre exhaust bracket brocken
Engine light on
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Both front tyres has surface crackes
Engine light on
Near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Off side rear brake slightly binding
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Both front tyres has surface crackes
Engine light on
Near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Off side rear brake slightly binding
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front tyres has surface crackes
Centre exhaust bracket brocken
Engine light on
Both front tyres has surface crackes
Centre exhaust bracket brocken
Engine light on
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
centre exhaust bracket insecure not dangerous
n/side front tyre only just within legal limit
traction light on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine warning light on requires attension.
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Y201 SJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 Y201 SJA, 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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Y201 SJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.
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